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IA SF2160
IA SF2160A bill for an act relating to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the ability of persons to examine the public records of school districts. The bill requires the board of directors of a school district to comply with all applicable provisions of Code chapter 22 (examination of public records). If the board of directors of a school district fails to comply with Code chapter 22, a person aggrieved by the board of directors’ failure may enforce the person’s rights pursuant to Code chapter 22, which includes the ability to seek a writ of mandamus or an injunction and other types of civil enforcement mechanisms under Code section 22.10. Civil enforcement mechanisms include payments of monetary damages by the lawful custodian who violated Code chapter 22, payment of costs and reasonable attorney fees, and, for repeat offenses, an order removing the person from office.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that school district boards of directors must follow all rules in Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, which governs how the public can access and examine public records. If a school board fails to comply with these rules, individuals affected by this failure can use the enforcement mechanisms outlined in Chapter 22 to protect their rights. These mechanisms include seeking court orders like a writ of mandamus (a court order compelling a government official to perform a duty) or an injunction (a court order to stop a certain action), and potentially recovering monetary damages from the official responsible for violating the public records law, along with their legal costs and attorney fees. For repeated violations, the bill also allows for the removal of the offending official from their position.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Evans, Pike, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 191. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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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=SF2160 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2160.html |
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