Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 2428: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team.

Enacted Last action June 1, 2026: Signed by Governor.

Plain-language summary

SF 2428 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties of the department of education; the discipline of students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions; the responsibilities and powers of the department of education, school district teachers, and other educational staff related to students who have individualized education programs or plans under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act; school district professional development plans; and authorizing teachers to request a meeting of a student’s individualized education program team. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.