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IA HF2435
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Mohr
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AI Summary
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Children may enroll in kindergarten if they turn 5 years old by September 15 of the school year, and schools must retain kindergarteners in kindergarten for an additional year if they do not meet specified promotion criteria.
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School districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools must adopt discipline policies for students who cause "violent or nonviolent disruptions," expanding beyond the previous standard of threats of violence or incidents causing injury, property damage, or assault.
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The Iowa Department of Education must develop and distribute model discipline policies to school districts and charter schools that address violent and nonviolent disruptions.
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Discipline policies must include behavioral correction strategies, provide for parent conferences and counseling sessions (with prior parental consent required), and comply with federal laws including IDEA, the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Teachers are granted authority to remove students causing disruptions from the classroom, with provisions for administrative review and parent notification.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to when children may enroll in kindergarten; when students enrolled in kindergarten in school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools may be promoted to first grade; and the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 275.
2/12/2026