Iowa HF347 mandates courts to consider a child's educational setting in custody proceedings and presumes it's best for the child to stay in their.

Iowa HF347 amends child custody laws to ensure courts consider a minor child's educational setting when making custody orders. If parents disagree on the child's educational setting, the court must include a provision in the custody order. There is a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child's best interest to remain in their current educational setting. The bill also defines "educational setting" and requires custody orders to specify parents' rights and responsibilities regarding the child's education, including access to records and decision-making authority.

Iowa HF347 mandates courts to consider a child's educational setting in custody proceedings and presumes it's best for the child to stay in their.

Iowa HF347 amends child custody laws to ensure courts consider a minor child's educational setting when making custody orders. If parents disagree on the child's educational setting, the court must include a provision in the custody order. There is a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child's best interest to remain in their current educational setting. The bill also defines "educational setting" and requires custody orders to specify parents' rights and responsibilities regarding the child's education, including access to records and decision-making authority.