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IA HF573
IA HF573A bill for an act relating to the exercise, by school districts, of any broad and implied powers not inconsistent with the laws of the general assembly, and to the construction of statutes related to school district boards and school districts. (Formerly HF 26.) Effective 7-1-17.
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Introduced
03/08/2017
03/08/2017
In Committee
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
Crossed Over
03/22/2017
03/22/2017
Passed
05/03/2017
05/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2017
05/10/2017
Introduced Session
87th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the exercise, by school districts, of any broad and implied powers not inconsistent with the laws of the general assembly, and to the construction of statutes related to school district boards and school districts. (Formerly HF 26.) Effective 7-1-17.
AI Summary
This bill grants school districts in Iowa broad and implied powers related to the operation, control, and supervision of public schools within their boundaries, as long as those powers are not inconsistent with state laws or administrative rules. However, the bill explicitly prohibits school districts from levying taxes, charging mandatory fees, or adopting policies that interfere with law enforcement duties, unless expressly authorized by the state legislature. The bill also states that statutes related to school district boards and school districts should be interpreted liberally to effectuate the broad powers granted in the bill, and that school district powers may be limited by the powers of municipal, county, or joint county-municipal governments within their respective jurisdictions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1149. (on 05/10/2017)
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