Meeting Public Comments

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A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of school districts and charter schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.(See SF 2428.)
Subcommittee members: Gruenhagen-CH, Donahue, Evans
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Room 315
Comments Submitted:
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01-21-2026
Grace Rogers
AGAINST. This bill being introduced at the same time as more and more national protests are occurring is suspect to say the least. Of course we all appreciate the importance of focus in the classroom, but this bills language of punishing nonviolent disruption definitely feels like a threat to students who are speaking out against the actions of our current government administration.
01-21-2026
Catherine Johnson [Disability Rights Iowa]
see attached testimony
Attachment