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IA HF2420
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charley Thomson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Office of Inspector General for School Safety with independent investigative and oversight authority over Iowa school districts
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Inspector General appointed by the governor for a 6-year term, subject to senate confirmation, and must have substantial experience in law, auditing/compliance, law enforcement, or governmental investigations
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Defines "material school safety incidents" as occurrences presenting objectively reasonable risk of serious physical harm or death on school property or at school-sponsored events, including serious safety failures and administrative noncompliance
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Grants authority to investigate physical assaults, systemic safety risks, and violations of federal and state school safety requirements
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Provides whistleblower protections for school employees, contractors, volunteers, and school resource officers who report safety concerns, with "reasonable justification" defenses including reliance on internal reporting chains
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to education, including by establishing the office of the inspector general for school safety and modifying the duties of school districts, and making appropriations and providing penalties.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 273.
2/12/2026