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IA SF2241
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Molly Donahue
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AI Summary
- Caps charter schools at one per 10,000 students statewide for each grade level grouping (elementary, middle, or high school)
- Requires charter school governing boards to have all Iowa residents, at least 50% parents/guardians of enrolled students, and at least one voting representative from the local school district
- Mandates charter schools comply with public fund restrictions under chapters 11, 274, and 279, and requires students to take all state and federal assessments with results reported to parents and the Department of Education
- Requires charter schools to notify school districts by March 1 of students enrolling and to report students who withdraw and return to public schools, including whether the return was voluntary
- Directs the State Board of Education to develop oversight standards including regular monitoring, on-site visits, data validation, and annual performance reports evaluating charter schools' academic, financial, and operational performance
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to charter school requirements, including reporting requirements, governance standards, financial accountability, and oversight by the state board of education.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Sinclair, Donahue, and Pike.
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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