Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB10

Introduced
1/15/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to persons who may provide health services to students enrolled in a school district.

Impact

The implications of HSB10 are significant, as it allows for greater flexibility within school districts regarding personnel responsible for student health services. By enabling schools to hire athletic trainers alongside school nurses, the bill aims to bolster the support for health services available to students, particularly in physical education and athletics. This could potentially lead to improved health outcomes for students, especially those engaged in sports and physical activities.

Summary

House Study Bill 10 (HSB10) proposes changes to the health services provided to students in school districts across Iowa. Currently, school districts are required to employ school nurses to deliver these services. The bill modifies this mandate by allowing the option to employ either a school nurse or an athletic trainer licensed under Code chapter 152D for this purpose, effective July 1, 2025. This change is intended to ensure that students receive adequate health services while also addressing staffing challenges faced by some school districts.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding the bill may include concerns about the adequacy of training and qualifications of athletic trainers compared to school nurses in providing comprehensive health services. Critics may argue that the introduction of athletic trainers in place of school nurses could detract from the quality of health services, given that nurses are specially trained to handle a broader range of health issues that students might face. Proponents, on the other hand, may support the legislation as a pragmatic approach to addressing the diverse health needs of students while managing district budgets and resources effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2392

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.

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 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 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 SF175

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 five through twelve. (Formerly SSB 1028.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

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 HF121

A bill for an act relating to student resources for the submission of applications for home and community-based services waivers by the parents or guardians of students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, or innovation zone schools.

IA SF113

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 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 SF100

A bill for an act relating to mental health resources for students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.