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IA SF344
IA SF344A bill for an act requiring the boards of directors of school districts to allow certain community organizations reasonable access to school property.
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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 requires the boards of directors of school districts to allow certain community organizations reasonable access to school property. The bill requires the board of directors of each school district to allow a community organization to have reasonable access to any schoolhouse and its grounds to distribute and provide instructional materials in order to encourage participation in the community organization. The school district is required to establish terms and conditions governing the reasonable access provided to a community organization to provide for the proper protection of students enrolled in the school district, employees of the school district, the schoolhouse, and the property within the schoolhouse. The terms and conditions must prohibit a community organization from interfering with classroom instructional time and allow a community organization to have access to after-school events when such access can be reasonably accommodated. The bill defines “community organization” by reference to federal law related to patriotic and national organizations.
AI Summary
This bill requires school district boards of directors to provide reasonable access to school property for certain community organizations, specifically those classified as patriotic or national organizations under federal law. Under the proposed legislation, these organizations would be permitted to distribute and provide instructional materials at schools with the goal of encouraging participation, while being subject to specific restrictions to protect students and school operations. The bill mandates that school districts establish clear terms and conditions for such access, which must explicitly prohibit interference with classroom instructional time and, when feasible, allow community organizations to participate in after-school events like back-to-school gatherings. The access is intended to be balanced, ensuring that community organizations can engage with students and promote their activities while maintaining the primary focus on educational environments and student safety. This represents an expansion of existing law, which already allowed schools to be used for various community purposes, by specifically addressing access for patriotic and national organizations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Winckler. S.J. 315. (on 02/19/2025)
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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=SF344 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF344.html |
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