Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 280: A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism and allowing school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies related to awarding academic credit for the completion of a course in religious instruction.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 280 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to students who attend a course in religious instruction that is provided by a private organization, including by modifying provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism and allowing school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies related to awarding academic credit for the completion of a course in religious instruction. Primary sponsor: Jesse Green (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2025): Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Green | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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 recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/27/2025 8:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.
- Subcommittee: Green, Pike, and Trone Garriott.
- Introduced, referred to Education.