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IA HF870
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Students may be excused from school for 1-5 hours per week to attend religious instruction courses provided by private organizations, with compulsory education requirements waived during that time
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Parents or guardians must notify the school that their child will attend religious instruction during the school day, and the private organization must maintain attendance records available to the school
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Private organizations providing religious instruction must arrange transportation and assume liability for students during the course; schools cannot expend any funds on the religious instruction except minimal administrative costs
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Religious instruction courses cannot be held on school district property unless authorized by the school board, and students must agree to make up any missed schoolwork
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Absences for religious instruction do not count toward the 10% chronic absenteeism threshold, and parents may bring civil action for injunctive relief, actual damages, and attorney fees if a school district violates these provisions
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism. (Formerly HSB 218.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
6/6/2025