What is the status of HF2612?

In committee as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 346 . (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2612?

Heather Matson (D, 42), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2612?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2612&ga=91

Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly

Iowa HF2612: A BILL FOR An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events

Q: What is HF2612?

HF2612 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.

Q: What does HF2612 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.

Status: In committee, February 19, 2026

An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.

From the introduced text, February 19, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6093YH (2) mb/jh H.F. 2612 Section 1. Section 256E.7, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH. 0w. Be subject to and comply with the requirements of section 299.1, subsection 3A, relating to the adoption of a policy requiring excused absences for student participation in a civic or political event in the same manner as a school district. Sec. 2. Section 256F.4, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH. v. Be subject to and comply with the requirements of section 299.1, subsection 3A, relating to the adoption of a policy requiring excused absences for student participation in a civic or political event in the same manner as a school district. Sec. 3. Section 299.1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 3A. a. The board of directors of each public school district and the governing body of each accredited nonpublic school …

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