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IA HF204
IA HF204A bill for an act relating to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations related to robotics and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics.(See HF 514.)
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education (DE) to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organization and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics. The bill requires DE to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations that comply with federal law and rules adopted by the state board, including organizations related to robotics and robotics teams and competitions. The bill provides that high school athletic organizations that receive moneys from a school district to pay dues or membership fees, or moneys from a nonpublic school originating from the state to pay dues or membership fees, may sponsor or administer interscholastic contests or competitions related to robotics.
AI Summary
This bill introduces two key provisions to support robotics extracurricular activities in Iowa schools. First, it requires the Department of Education to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts for chartering career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) related to robotics, ensuring these organizations comply with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, a federal law that supports career and technical education. Second, the bill authorizes high school athletic organizations that receive funding from school districts or state-originated nonpublic school fees to sponsor and administer interscholastic robotics contests and competitions. This legislation aims to encourage and support student participation in robotics-related educational and competitive activities, potentially helping students develop technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 569. (on 03/07/2025)
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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=HF204 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF204.html |
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