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IA HF2156
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Matson
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AI Summary
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Removes the current prohibition on unemployment insurance benefits for non-instructional educational institution employees (such as custodians, bus drivers, and food service workers) during periods between successive academic years or terms
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Retains the existing restriction that denies unemployment benefits during established vacation periods or holiday recesses for workers with reasonable assurance of returning to work afterward
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Amends Iowa Code Section 96.4, subsection 5, by striking paragraph b and modifying paragraph c
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Requires school districts to pay any state mandate costs from state school foundation aid received under Code section 257.16, with no additional state funding required
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Sponsored by 23 House members including Representatives Matson, Ramirez, Ehlert, Madison, and others
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce. H.J. 150.
1/26/2026