Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2392

Introduced
2/11/26  

Caption

A bill for an act implementing requirements related to the health instruction and health education instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in grades one through twelve.

Impact

The bill establishes a standardized framework for health instruction across various types of schools, ensuring that students receive consistent education regarding nutrition and physical fitness. It aligns with health standards set by the department of health and human services and specifies that schools conduct tests related to student health, such as blood pressure and resting heart rate assessments. The requirement for passing or failing grades ties accountability to health education, allowing schools to monitor and report student progress comprehensively.

Summary

House File 2392 aims to implement comprehensive requirements for health instruction and health education provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from grades one through twelve. The bill mandates that these educational institutions include evidence-based instruction that focuses on proper nutrition and aerobic exercise as part of their health curriculum. Schools are also required to issue assessments to measure students' knowledge and participation concerning these health topics, further promoting student engagement in health-related activities.

Contention

Some points of contention regarding HF2392 may arise from the implementation of state mandates on local school districts. The requirement for districts to comply with new health education standards and maintain compliance reporting could impose additional administrative burdens. Furthermore, there are concerns about the financial implications, as any costs associated with state mandates must be funded through existing state school foundation aid, potentially leading to debates over the adequacy and allocation of resources for effective program delivery across districts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB278

A bill for an act relating to physical education requirements for students enrolled in grades seven through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

IA SSB3109

A bill for an act requiring school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to provide success-sequence education in grades seven through twelve.

IA SSB1028

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curricula provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades one through twelve.(See SF 175.)

IA HF2338

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.(Formerly HF 2121.)

IA HF76

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

IA SF2003

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.

IA HF2121

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.(See HF 2338.)

IA HF391

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.(Formerly HSB 34.)

IA HSB34

A bill for an act incorporating provisions related to pregnancy and fetal development into the human growth and development and health curriculum provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.(See HF 391.)

IA HF536

A bill for an act relating to firearm, hunting, and wildlife instruction provided to students enrolled in grades six through eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.

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