Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB105

Introduced
1/30/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to charter schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements and charter school student participation in the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program.(See HF 785.)

Impact

In addition to altering the board member stipulations, HSB105 enhances the ability of charter school students to participate in educational programs offered through their respective school districts. The bill allows students attending charter schools to access the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, aligning charter school students with the same opportunities available to those in traditional public schools. This could increase educational options and resources available to charter school students, further integrating them into the state's education framework.

Summary

House Study Bill 105 (HSB105) proposes amendments to regulations concerning charter schools in Iowa. Notably, the bill modifies the provisions regarding the requirements for board members of charter schools. Under the existing law, a majority of the charter school's governing board must consist of residents from the geographical area served by the school. HSB105 proposes to eliminate the requirement that non-resident board members must also be residents of Iowa, potentially allowing for greater flexibility in board composition. This change aims to broaden the pool of potential board members, which may impact the governance and oversight of charter schools.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits, the bill may spark debate among educational stakeholders. Critics might express concern that relaxing board member requirements could lead to governance issues, as outside individuals may not have a vested interest in the local community's educational outcomes. Additionally, there may be concerns about the quality and oversight of charter schools if they become increasingly managed by individuals outside the geographic area they serve. Overall, the amendments in HSB105 reflect a broader discussion about the role and regulation of charter schools within Iowa's educational system.

Companion Bills

IA HF785

Replaced by A bill for an act modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements. (Formerly HSB 105.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB676

A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2699.)

IA SSB3170

A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 2406.)

IA SF2406

A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3170.)

IA HF2699

A bill for an act relating to charter schools and innovation zone schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school funding and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school contracts, and charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, striking provisions allowing for the establishment of innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 676.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

IA SF2501

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter school approval, contracts, funding, and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, education savings accounts, independent accreditation, teacher training and licensure, the statewide voluntary preschool program, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, open enrollment, school tuition organizations, and innovation zone schools; making appropriations; and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 2425, SF 2175.)

IA HF2754

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter school approval, contracts, funding, and operations, services provided to charter schools by area education agencies, charter school student participation in extracurricular activities provided by public schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, education savings accounts, independent accreditation, teacher training and licensure, the statewide voluntary preschool program, the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, open enrollment, school tuition organizations, private instruction, and innovation zone schools; making appropriations; and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2713, HSB 735.) Effective date: 05/12/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA HF785

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements. (Formerly HSB 105.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SF2328

A bill for an act relating to school lunch programs provided by school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB108

A bill for an act relating to payments to charter schools by a school district of residence for students enrolled in a charter school, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 789.)

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.

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