Iowa SF515 establishes a presumption that a minor child should remain in their current educational setting during custody proceedings.

Iowa SF515 amends the state code to require courts to consider the educational setting of a minor child in custody proceedings. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child's best interest to remain in their current educational setting, which can only be overturned if there is evidence that it is not in the child's best interest. The bill also mandates that custody orders specify the rights and responsibilities of each parent regarding the child's education, including access to records and decision-making authority.

Iowa SF515 establishes a presumption that a minor child should remain in their current educational setting during custody proceedings.

Iowa SF515 amends the state code to require courts to consider the educational setting of a minor child in custody proceedings. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that it is in the child's best interest to remain in their current educational setting, which can only be overturned if there is evidence that it is not in the child's best interest. The bill also mandates that custody orders specify the rights and responsibilities of each parent regarding the child's education, including access to records and decision-making authority.