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IA HF514
IA HF514A 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.(Formerly HF 204.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
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 addresses robotics extracurricular activities in Iowa by requiring the Department of Education (DE) to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts for chartering career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) related to robotics. Specifically, the bill mandates that these CTSOs must comply with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 and state board rules. Additionally, 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. The legislation aims to support and expand robotics-related educational opportunities for high school students by providing guidance, resources, and formal competition frameworks. By explicitly allowing athletic organizations to host robotics competitions, the bill helps legitimize and potentially increase support for robotics as a valuable extracurricular activity that can develop students' technical skills and teamwork abilities.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 498. (on 03/04/2025)
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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=HF514 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF514.html |
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