Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB45

Introduced
1/21/25  

Caption

A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative.(See HF 771.)

Impact

The implementation of HSB45 would require the Iowa Department of Education to develop guidelines and criteria for schools to apply for recognition as purple star schools. This may include initiatives such as providing resources for counseling, fostering an inclusive school culture, and facilitating parental engagement in schools. The recognition will not only help schools to garner pride but also promote best practices in supporting military families. Ultimately, this initiative is expected to create a more enriching environment for military-connected students, thereby potentially improving their academic performance and emotional health.

Summary

House Study Bill 45 (HSB45) aims to enhance support for military-connected students and their families by establishing a 'purple star school' initiative. This initiative is designed to recognize schools that demonstrate a commitment to providing adequate resources and support systems specifically tailored to meet the needs of military-connected students. By doing so, the bill seeks to improve the educational experience and well-being of these students, acknowledging the unique challenges they face due to their family's military status.

Contention

While the intent behind HSB45 is positive, there may be some areas of contention, particularly regarding the resources that schools might need to allocate for this initiative. Some critics may argue that without adequate funding or support from the state, schools may struggle to implement the necessary changes to meet the proposed standards. Additionally, concerns could arise about how such initiatives might affect the existing programs in schools already stretched thin with funding and resources, thereby raising questions about the equity of support across different districts.

Companion Bills

IA SF275

Replaced by A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative. (Formerly SSB 1067.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF771

Replaced by A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative.(Formerly HSB 45.)

IA SSB1067

Related A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative.(See SF 275.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3073

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the number of area education agencies in this state, the duties and powers of area education agencies, area education agency boards of directors, the department of administrative services, the director of the department of education, the division of special education within the department of education, the services provided by area education agencies, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, and minimum teacher salaries, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.(See SF 2386.)

IA HSB542

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the number of area education agencies in this state, the duties and powers of area education agencies, area education agency boards of directors, the department of administrative services, the director of the department of education, the division of special education within the department of education, the services provided by area education agencies, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, and minimum teacher salaries, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.

IA HF413

A bill for an act establishing the school counselor grant program to be administered by the department of education and making appropriations.

IA HSB118

A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by public moneys, including the sale of public bonds, the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school districts, the department of education, the department of health and human services, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, community colleges, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, area education agencies, election commissioners and children's residential facilities, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards.(See HF 370.)

IA HF437

A bill for an act requiring the boards of directors of school districts to appoint student liaisons to the boards.(See HF 658.)

IA HF370

A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by public moneys, including the sale of public bonds, the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school districts, the department of education, the department of health and human services, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, community colleges, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, area education agencies, and election commissioners, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards. (Formerly HSB 118.)

IA HF2652

A bill for an act relating to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, the secure an advanced vision for education fund, school district use of professional development moneys, and school security equipment and infrastructure, requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 692.) Applicability date: Enactment, 07/01/2024.

IA SF2386

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the department of education, the department of administrative services, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and the minimum teacher starting salary, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3073.)

IA HF73

A bill for an act relating to firearm education in schools, including requiring the director of the department of education to develop and distribute age-appropriate model programs for firearm safety instruction and modifying provisions related to the required instruction in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools in grades six through twelve.

IA SSB1111

A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by public moneys, including the sale of public bonds, the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school districts, the department of education, the department of health and human services, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, community colleges, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, area education agencies, election commissioners and children's residential facilities, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards.(See SF 390.)

Similar Bills

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