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IA HSB682
SB
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to revoke or deny educator licenses and certificates for publicly celebrating acts of politically motivated violence, including the unlawful killing of Charles J. Kirk.
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Defines "celebrate" as publicly expressing approval, joy, satisfaction, or glee, including statements like "Good riddance," "One less fascist," or "He deserved it" on social media, in public statements, or any medium accessible to students.
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A single verified instance of celebration constitutes sufficient grounds for disqualification or revocation if it demonstrates moral turpitude, creates substantial likelihood of disruption to the learning environment, or undermines public confidence in the education profession.
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Requires the board to initiate revocation proceedings upon receipt of credible evidence (screenshots, videos, or sworn complaints) that a license holder publicly celebrated such violence.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies retroactively to September 10, 2025.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the revocation or denial of educator licenses and certificates for publicly celebrating assassinations or acts of politically motivated violence, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2512.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2512.
2/16/2026