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IA HF114
A bill for an act relating to the therapeutic classroom incentive program by authorizing the expenditure of moneys for certain nutritional items.(See HF 522.)
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the therapeutic classroom incentive program by authorizing the expenditure of moneys for certain nutritional items. The therapeutic classroom incentive program, administered by the department of education, provides competitive grants to school districts to establish classrooms that are designed for the purpose of providing support for any student whose emotional, social, or behavioral needs interfere with the student’s ability to be successful in the current educational environment, with or without supports, until the student is able to successfully return to the student’s current education environment, with or without supports, including the general education classroom. The bill provides that the support provided by a therapeutic classroom is required to include supporting student access to micronutrients and vitamins, assessing the macro-nutritional needs of students, providing minimally processed whole foods, restricting the use and availability of certain artificial or synthetic food additives, remediating the negative impacts of excessive use of digital screens, increasing student exposure to natural light or the light emitted by full spectrum lighting fixtures, and carrying out any other scientifically supported initiative that a school district reasonably believes will improve student health.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing definition of a "therapeutic classroom" in Iowa's educational code by expanding the support requirements for such classrooms. The bill mandates that therapeutic classrooms, which are designed to support students with emotional, social, or behavioral challenges, must now provide a comprehensive approach to student health and well-being. Specifically, the bill requires these classrooms to support student access to micronutrients and vitamins (including vitamins D and K2), assess students' macro-nutritional needs, provide minimally processed whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy animal-derived proteins, restrict artificial or synthetic food additives that might negatively impact student activity and attention, address the negative effects of excessive digital screen use, increase student exposure to natural or full-spectrum lighting, and implement other scientifically supported initiatives aimed at improving students' emotional, social, and behavioral health outcomes. This expansion reflects a holistic approach to supporting students who are struggling in their current educational environment, recognizing the potential impact of nutrition, environment, and lifestyle factors on student well-being and academic success.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 772. (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF114 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF114.html |
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