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IA HF2452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Gosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a voluntary data security program within the Iowa Department of Education to enhance protection of student and school district data
  • School districts may elect to participate on a school year basis but cannot withdraw mid-year once enrolled
  • Department of Education must select data security programs and vendors through a request for approvals process
  • Creates a data security program fund in the state treasury; unspent funds do not revert to the general fund at fiscal year end and interest earnings remain in the fund
  • Appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to be deposited in the data security program fund

Legislative Description

A bill for an act establishing the data security program within the department of education, and making appropriations.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 291.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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