IA
Iowa House Bill HF515

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF515

Introduced
2/20/25  
Engrossed
3/12/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 122.)

Impact

If enacted, HF515 will modify the existing framework that governs funding provisions tied to shared operational functions in schools. This amendment aims to better support districts that collaborate on educational services, particularly in light of funding concerns that affect student resources. The bill underscores the significance of resource officers in schools, positioning their roles as critical to enhancing student safety and well-being, which is aligned with the broader objectives of creating conducive learning environments.

Summary

House File 515 pertains to school districts in Iowa that share the operational functions of a school resource officer. The primary objective of the bill is to increase the funding available to these districts by providing a supplementary weighting for shared operational functions. Specifically, the bill seeks to augment the current weighting assigned to school resource officers, increasing it from two pupils to four pupils per officer shared, thereby enhancing the financial resources directed towards student programming and opportunities in education.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HF515 may highlight differing perspectives on the adequacy of funding for educational resources versus the financial implications of increased supplementary weightings. Proponents argue that enhancing the financial support for shared functions like school resource officers is essential for fostering student safety and retention, while critics might raise questions about the specific allocation of funds and the sustainability of this increase in funding. Overall, the bill aims to address operational efficiency within school districts while responding to contemporary needs for enhanced student safety.

Latest HF515 Activity

Companion Bills

IA HF122

Similar To A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 515.)

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IA HF98

A bill for an act extending the period of budget years for which supplementary weighting is available for shared operational functions by school districts and area education agencies.

CA AB2730

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IA HF122

A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 515.)

IA HF2212

A bill for an act relating to school districts and area education agencies that share bachelor social workers as part of an operational sharing agreement, and including applicability provisions.

IA HF123

A bill for an act relating to school districts and area education agencies that share operational functions by adding eligibility for information technology specialists and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 360.)

IA HF360

A bill for an act relating to school districts and area education agencies that share operational functions by adding eligibility for information technology specialists and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 123.)

IA HF459

A bill for an act relating to supplementary weighting for certain shared operational functions and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 169.)