Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB105

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to charter schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements and charter school student participation in the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program.(See HF 785.)

Impact

In addition to altering the board member stipulations, HSB105 enhances the ability of charter school students to participate in educational programs offered through their respective school districts. The bill allows students attending charter schools to access the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, aligning charter school students with the same opportunities available to those in traditional public schools. This could increase educational options and resources available to charter school students, further integrating them into the state's education framework.

Summary

House Study Bill 105 (HSB105) proposes amendments to regulations concerning charter schools in Iowa. Notably, the bill modifies the provisions regarding the requirements for board members of charter schools. Under the existing law, a majority of the charter school's governing board must consist of residents from the geographical area served by the school. HSB105 proposes to eliminate the requirement that non-resident board members must also be residents of Iowa, potentially allowing for greater flexibility in board composition. This change aims to broaden the pool of potential board members, which may impact the governance and oversight of charter schools.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the bill may spark debate among educational stakeholders. Critics might express concern that relaxing board member requirements could lead to governance issues, as outside individuals may not have a vested interest in the local community's educational outcomes. Additionally, there may be concerns about the quality and oversight of charter schools if they become increasingly managed by individuals outside the geographic area they serve. Overall, the amendments in HSB105 reflect a broader discussion about the role and regulation of charter schools within Iowa's educational system.

Companion Bills

IA HF785

Replaced by A bill for an act modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements. (Formerly HSB 105.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB673

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See HF 2543.)

IA SSB3157

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See SF 2368.)

IA HF2543

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, and charter school board member requirements.(Formerly HSB 673.)

IA SF2368

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and open enrollment funding, and the participation in school activities by students enrolled in charter schools. (Formerly SSB 3157.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HSB587

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and modifying the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to requiring teachers and students to sing the national anthem.

IA SF2223

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including by modifying provisions related to a parent's or guardian's rights to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, the educational program and human growth and development curriculum provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, student health screenings, school district library programs, special education, and other duties of school districts and the governing boards of charter schools and innovation zone schools.

IA HSB219

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to school district library programs and the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(See HF 597.)

IA SF2060

A bill for an act relating to school lunch and breakfast programs provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF597

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to school district library programs and the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(Formerly HSB 219.)

IA SSB1145

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.(See SF 496.)

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