Iowa SF2428 modifies education policies to address student discipline for violent and nonviolent disruptions.

Iowa SF2428 revises policies for school districts and charter schools regarding the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions. The bill mandates that school districts adopt policies describing how to discipline students for making threats of violence or causing incidents of violence that result in injury, property damage, or assault. These policies must be consistent with federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

Iowa SF2428 modifies education policies to address student discipline for violent and nonviolent disruptions.

Iowa SF2428 revises policies for school districts and charter schools regarding the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions. The bill mandates that school districts adopt policies describing how to discipline students for making threats of violence or causing incidents of violence that result in injury, property damage, or assault. These policies must be consistent with federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act.