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IA HF2270
IA HF2270A bill for an act relating to standards and performance measures for public libraries.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a public library is eligible to receive funding from the enrich Iowa program if the library is in compliance with standards and performance measures adopted by the department of administrative services (department). This bill provides that the standards and performance measures adopted by the department cannot require a public library to comply with or adopt a policy or standard issued by a private organization unless expressly authorized by statute.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law to ensure that public libraries in Iowa, when seeking funding through the enrich Iowa program, are not required to comply with or adopt policies or standards set by private organizations unless a specific state law explicitly allows it. The enrich Iowa program provides state assistance to public libraries to improve their services and reduce disparities in service delivery, and eligibility is currently based on compliance with performance measures established by the department of administrative services. This bill clarifies that the department's adopted standards and performance measures cannot mandate adherence to private organization guidelines without explicit statutory authorization, thereby giving public libraries more autonomy in their operational policies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Education Committee (14:30:00 2/18/2026 RM 102) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2270 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2270.html |
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