Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced

SF516 — A bill for an act directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students.(See SF 516, SF 2335.)

Last action — Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 215.

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  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 February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students.(See SF 516, SF 2335.)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760.

  2. Placed on calendar. H.J. 705.

  3. Committee vote: Yeas, 22. Nays, 1. H.J. 705.

  4. Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 705.

  5. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  6. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/16/2026 12:30PM RM 102.

  7. Subcommittee: Fett, Hayes and Matson. H.J. 667.

  8. Read first time, referred to Education. H.J. 573.

  9. Message from Senate. H.J. 573.

  10. Immediate message. S.J. 486.

  11. Passed Senate, yeas 42, nays 0. S.J. 484.

  12. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 283.

  13. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 276.

  14. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2335. S.J. 283.

  15. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  16. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.

  17. Subcommittee: Taylor, Pike, and Winckler. S.J. 107.

  18. * * * * * END OF 2025 ACTIONS * * * * *

  19. Referred to Education. S.J. 1057.

  20. Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 422.

  21. Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 417.

  22. Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 516. S.J. 422.

  23. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  24. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 2:00PM Senate Lounge.

  25. Subcommittee: Taylor, Campbell, and Winckler.

  26. Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 215.

Sponsors

  • TAYLOR · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • TAYLOR

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SF516 do?
A bill for an act directing the department of education to convene a working group to study the impact of technology on the cognitive function and academic performance of students.(See SF 516, SF 2335.)
Who sponsors SF516?
SF516 is sponsored by TAYLOR.
What is the current status of SF516?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SF516?
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