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IA HF865
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "harassment" and "bullying" in Iowa Code section 280.28 to require that conduct be "repeated and targeted" and create an "objectively hostile school environment" rather than the previous standard
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Removes specific protected characteristics from the harassment and bullying definition by striking paragraph c of section 280.28, subsection 2, which previously enumerated traits like race, religion, sexual orientation, and other categories
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Updates year-round school calendar provisions in section 279.10 to reference the harassment/bullying definition from Code 2024 rather than maintaining current statutory language
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Applies to students enrolled in both public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools
Legislative Description
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students enrolled in school districts or accredited nonpublic schools. (Formerly HF 149.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
5/27/2025