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IA SF2102

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Molly Donahue

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Public school district employees and elected officials who are not part of a bargaining unit with health insurance negotiation rights may obtain coverage under the state health insurance plan.
  • School districts must apply to the Department of Administrative Services for coverage of all eligible nonstate public employees, with coverage beginning no later than the first day of the third calendar month following application.
  • Premium rates for school districts equal the total premium rate paid by the state, including any employee contributions, and districts may require employees to contribute a portion of coverage costs.
  • An Iowa Health Care Coverage Partnership Program Trust Fund is created in the state treasury to receive premium payments and administrative fees from participating school districts.
  • School districts that fail to make timely premium payments will be charged interest at the prevailing rate, and the state may withhold grants, allocations, or appropriations to recover unpaid amounts.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to health care coverage of certain public school district personnel under the state health insurance plan, providing fees, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Taylor. S.J. 149.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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