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HF 604
A bill for an act relating to education, including authorizing the ombudsman to investigate complaints received by individuals who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, and modifying the responsibilities of the department of education, school districts, and charter schools. (Formerly HSB 206.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.
Agenda
Subcommittee members: Evans-CH, Donahue, Sinclair
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Room 315
Comments Submitted:
The purpose of comments is to provide information to members of the subcommittee.
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03-28-2023
anon anon []
Requiring schools to suspend students rather than allowing for local decision making based on the situation is overreach.
03-28-2023
Catherine Johnson [Disability Rights Iowa]
HF 604 violates students with disabilities rights under the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRI opposes HF 604 and the amendment to HF 604. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful deliberation of our written testimony in opposition of HF 604. DRI submitted written testimony in opposition of HF 604 prior to the amendment. I submit the following amended written testimony to share DRI's concerns regarding both impact of HF 604 and the amendment to HF 604 on the Disability Community.
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