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IA HF447
A bill for an act authorizing the use of revenues from the district management levy to pay costs related to school safety and security and including applicability provisions.
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the use of revenues from the district management levy to pay costs related to school safety and security. Under current law, the board of directors of a school district may certify for levy a tax on all taxable property in the school district for a district management levy. The bill allows revenues from the district management levy to be expended to pay the costs of installing and operating school safety and security infrastructure, including weapons detection systems and door monitoring systems, and to pay the costs of employing school security personnel. The bill applies to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Iowa law to expand how school districts can use revenues from their district management levy (a local tax on property within the school district) to specifically include paying for school safety and security measures. Under the new provisions, districts can now use these levy funds to cover the costs of installing and operating safety infrastructure such as weapons detection systems and door monitoring systems, as well as to employ school security personnel. These expanded funding options will become applicable for school budget years starting on or after July 1, 2025, giving school districts additional financial flexibility to enhance campus safety. The bill represents a targeted approach to addressing school safety concerns by providing schools with dedicated funding mechanisms to implement security technologies and hire dedicated security staff.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 345. (on 02/18/2025)
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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=HF447 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF447.html |
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