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IA HF522
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code Section 256.25 to expand the definition of "therapeutic classroom" support services that can be funded through the therapeutic classroom incentive program
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Authorizes expenditures for student access to micronutrients, vitamin supplementation (including vitamins D and K2), and mineral supplementation
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Permits funding for assessing students' macro-nutritional needs and providing minimally processed whole foods including fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, full-fat dairy, beef, and bacon
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Allows restricting artificial or synthetic food additives that may adversely affect student activity and attention
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Expands eligible supports to include remediating negative impacts of excessive digital screen use, increasing exposure to natural or full spectrum lighting, and other scientifically supported initiatives to improve emotional, social, and behavioral health outcomes
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the therapeutic classroom incentive program by authorizing the expenditure of moneys for certain nutritional items.(Formerly HF 114.)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
4/1/2025