Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 2241: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 2241 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Molly Donahue (Democratic), Bill Dotzler (Democratic), Art Staed (Democratic), Renee Hardman (Democratic), Catelin Drey (Democratic), Matt Blake (Democratic), Janet Petersen (Democratic), Mike Zimmer (Democratic), Herman Quirmbach (Democratic), Cindy Winckler (Democratic), Liz Bennett (Democratic), Tony Bisignano (Democratic), Janice Weiner (Democratic), Sarah Garriott (Democratic), Tom Townsend (Democratic), Zach Wahls (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Subcommittee: Sinclair, Donahue, and Pike.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Bill Dotzler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Art Staed | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Renee Hardman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Catelin Drey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Matt Blake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Janet Petersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Mike Zimmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Herman Quirmbach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Cindy Winckler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Liz Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tony Bisignano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Janice Weiner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Sarah Garriott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Tom Townsend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Zach Wahls | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Subcommittee: Sinclair, Donahue, and Pike.
- Introduced, referred to Education.