Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2612: A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Introduced, referred to Education.

Plain-language summary

HF 2612 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events. Primary sponsor: Heather Matson (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Jerome Amos (Democratic), Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic), Elinor Levin (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Mary Madison (Democratic), Ross Wilburn (Democratic), Megan Srinivas (Democratic), Elizabeth Wilson (Democratic), Brian Meyer (Democratic), Sean Bagniewski (Democratic), Aime Wichtendahl (Democratic), J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Austin Baeth (Democratic), Dave Jacoby (Democratic), Eric Gjerde (Democratic), Ken Croken (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Introduced, referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Matson (Democratic); Tracy Ehlert (Democratic); Jerome Amos (Democratic); Timi Brown-Powers (Democratic); and 15 more.