Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SSB1036 — A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

Last action — Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 189.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 205.

  2. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  3. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/30/2025 9:30AM Senate Lounge.

  4. Subcommittee: Shipley, Gruenhagen, and Trone Garriott.

  5. Introduced, referred to Education.

  6. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 12:00PM Room 315.

  8. Subcommittee: Shipley, Evans, Trone Garriott. S.J. 106.

  9. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  10. Referred to Education. S.J. 1057.

  11. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 197.

  12. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 189.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SSB1036 do?
A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.
Who sponsors SSB1036?
SSB1036 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
What is the current status of SSB1036?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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