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IA HF2699
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Eliminates innovation zone schools from Iowa Code and consolidates charter school provisions under a single subchapter (Chapter 256E), removing references to Chapter 256F throughout state education statutes.
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Requires Area Education Agencies (AEAs) to provide the same services to charter schools as they provide to school districts, including special education, media services, and educational services, with charter schools receiving their proportionate share of AEA funding.
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Allows charter school students to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident school district if the charter school does not offer the activity, subject to the same eligibility requirements as district students.
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Modifies charter school contract requirements to include provisions for student transportation, facility arrangements, and procedures for contract renewal, nonrenewal, or revocation by the State Board of Education.
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Applies changes to charter school contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2025, with provisions taking effect upon enactment.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 676.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/4/2026