Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF276

Introduced

2/10/25

Refer

2/10/25

Caption

A bill for an act creating a study committee to consider the establishment of a state training school for females under the age of eighteen.

Impact

If established, the training school would represent a significant shift in how the state addresses the needs of female youth in the justice system. The bill mandates that the committee consider the developmental and behavioral health challenges of these young women, ensuring that the school could provide tailored educational and therapeutic programs. This could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes for female juveniles and better integration into society after their time in the system.

Summary

House File 276 aims to establish a study committee under the Department of Health and Human Services to explore the feasibility of creating a state training school specifically for females under the age of eighteen. This initiative is driven by the recognition of the unique needs and challenges faced by young women in the juvenile justice system. The study committee is tasked with examining various critical aspects, including potential costs, suitable locations, program offerings, and the timeline necessary for operationalizing the school.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the establishment of such a facility may prompt discussions regarding the allocation of state resources and the effectiveness of juvenile rehabilitation programs. Critics may argue that focusing on a separate training school for females could divert attention and funds from existing juvenile justice reform efforts. Additionally, stakeholders might have differing opinions on the approach to treatment and educational strategies for young women compared to their male counterparts, leading to broader discussions on equity and justice.

Latest IA HF276 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IA HF2201

A bill for an act creating a study committee to consider the establishment of a state training school for females under the age of eighteen.

IA HF2671

A bill for an act relating to aid, processes, services, and support staff for children in, adopted from, or in need of foster care, including the establishment of a legal representation for juvenile cases interim study committee, and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 2242.)

IA HF2463

A bill for an act relating to the driving privileges of persons under eighteen years of age, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 612.)

IA HF109

A bill for an act relating to professional liability insurance and child care centers employing unsupervised child care workers under eighteen years of age.

IA HF2117

A bill for an act relating to a barbering and cosmetology establishment training program.

IA HSB616

A bill for an act relating to the ordering and administering of epinephrine auto-injectors for persons ages eighteen years and older by a pharmacist pursuant to statewide protocols.

IA HSB612

A bill for an act relating to the driving privileges of persons under eighteen years of age, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2463.)

IA HF2673

A bill for an act related to state behavioral health, disability, and addictive disorder services and related programs, including the transition of behavioral health services from a mental health and disability services system to a behavioral health service system, the transfer of disability services to the division of aging and disability services of the department of health and human services, the elimination of the commission on aging, the elimination of special intellectual disability units at state mental health institutes, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2509, HSB 653.) Effective date: 05/15/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA SSB3172

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including effective date and transition provisions.(See SF 2385.)

IA HF566

A bill for an act relating to bodies of the state governmental structure under the purview of the department of health and human services. (Formerly HF 386.)

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