Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB47

Introduced
1/21/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to school safety by requiring the creation of threat assessment teams and authorizing information sharing between certain governmental agencies.(See HF 163.)

Impact

The implementation of HSB47 would have significant implications for state laws regarding the management of school safety and mental health services. By formalizing the process for information sharing, the bill seeks to strengthen inter-agency cooperation to address the needs of students who may present risks to themselves or others. This could potentially lead to more effective early intervention strategies and a more cohesive approach to student welfare across various educational institutions.

Summary

HSB47 aims to enhance school safety by establishing a framework for the creation of multidisciplinary threat assessment teams within schools. The bill mandates that covered entities, including public and nonpublic schools, charter schools, and various governmental agencies, share important information regarding students enrolled in grades K-12 who may be experiencing mental health issues or pose a potential threat. This collaboration is intended to facilitate better support for at-risk students and maintain a safe educational environment.

Contention

However, the bill may face challenges around privacy concerns and the extent of information that can be shared. Critics might argue that the requirement for sharing records could infringe on students' and families' privacy rights, particularly for sensitive mental health information. There may also be debates surrounding the definition of what constitutes a 'threat' and the procedures established to assess risks, which could lead to differing interpretations among schools and agencies.

Notable_points

Additionally, the provision of immunity from civil liability for individuals involved in reporting or investigating threats focuses on encouraging proactive measures without the fear of repercussions. This aspect of HSB47 aims to promote a culture of safety and readiness within educational settings, although it could lead to disputes over the fairness and implementation of such protections.

Companion Bills

IA HF163

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to school safety by requiring the creation of threat assessment teams and authorizing information sharing between certain governmental agencies.(Formerly HSB 47.)

IA SF583

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to school safety by requiring the creation of school safety assessment teams and authorizing information sharing between certain governmental agencies. (Formerly SSB 1099.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SSB1099

Related A bill for an act relating to school safety by requiring the creation of threat assessment teams and authorizing information sharing between certain governmental agencies.(See SF 583.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB119

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(See HF 327.)

IA SSB1076

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(See SF 391.)

IA HF327

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(Formerly HSB 119.)

IA HSB713

A bill for an act relating to area education agencies, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, oversight by the department of education, funding, shared operational functions, and establishing a task force related to area education agency property and operations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2612.)

IA HSB692

A bill for an act relating to school security, including by modifying provisions related to the issuance of school bonds, requiring schools to conduct school safety reviews and have access to the statewide interoperable communications system, establishing the school emergency radio access grant program and the firearm detection software grant program within the department of homeland security and emergency management, requiring the department of public safety to convene a task force related to the safety and security standards of schools and school infrastructure, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2652.)

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 HSB736

A bill for an act requiring public schools to provide diabetes information to students' parents and guardians.

IA HSB206

A bill for an act relating to education, including authorizing the ombudsman to investigate complaints received by individuals who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, modifying the responsibilities of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, and authorizing teachers employed by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, or charter schools to remove disruptive students from the classroom.(See HF 604.)

IA HF2347

A bill for an act relating to education, including by requiring community colleges and certain private institutions of higher education to publish information related to the average income and student debt of graduates, requiring school districts to provide students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve with information related to the average income and student debt of graduates of postsecondary institutions in the state, and modifying provisions related to supplementary weighting.(See HF 2615.)

IA HF355

A bill for an act relating to certain specified employees of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, including renewal requirements associated with licenses issued by the board of educational examiners to practitioners with master's or doctoral degrees, fees associated with the review of certain specified records, and background checks for employees of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(Formerly HF 224; See HF 672.)

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