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IA SF2006

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charlie McClintock

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Physically able students in kindergarten through grade five must engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per school day, separate from required physical education curriculum
  • Physical education classes can no longer count toward meeting the 30-minute daily physical activity requirement
  • Schools cannot prevent students from engaging in required physical activity unless the student poses a safety danger, is suspended or expelled, or is absent from school
  • Exceptions allow schools to relocate outdoor physical activity indoors due to inclement weather or cancel the requirement when classes dismiss early due to unforeseen circumstances
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 256.11, subsection 6, paragraph b, subparagraph (1) and applies to both public schools and accredited nonpublic schools

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools.

Last Action

Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 173.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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