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IA SSB3041
IA SSB3041A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to excusing student absences for 4-H club or FFA activities.(See SF 2219.)
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires boards of directors of school districts, governing boards of charter schools, and authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to excusing student absences for 4-H club or FFA activities. The bill requires the board of directors of each school district, the governing board of a charter school, and the authorities in charge of each accredited nonpublic school to adopt a policy that requires the school to grant a student an excused absence when the student is absent from school because of the student’s involvement in an activity or project sponsored by a 4-H club or the FFA. The bill also requires that S.F. _____ the policy allow a student who is absent from school because of the student’s involvement in an activity or project sponsored by a 4-H club or the FFA to make up any classwork the student was not able to complete as a result of the absence.
AI Summary
This Study Bill mandates that school district boards, charter school governing boards, and accredited nonpublic school authorities must establish policies excusing student absences for participation in 4-H club or FFA (Future Farmers of America) activities, ensuring students can make up any missed coursework.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2219. (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SSB3041 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SSB3041.html |
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