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SF 2092

A bill for an act establishing the school health-related emergency response plan competitive grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lynn Evans

Iowa creates competitive school grants for developing health emergency response plans, aiming to improve emergency preparedness and outcomes in K-12 schools.

Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 3:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
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Bill Summary · SF 2092

Legislative bill overview

SF 2092 establishes a competitive grant program within Iowa's Department of Education to fund school health-related emergency response plans. Schools would apply for grants to develop, implement, or improve protocols for responding to health emergencies. The bill includes appropriations funding and applicability provisions for participating schools.

Why is this important

Health emergencies in schools—whether medical crises, mental health incidents, or public health events—require coordinated response plans. This grant program would help schools, particularly those with limited resources, develop standardized emergency procedures that can reduce response times and improve outcomes. Competitive grants incentivize schools to create comprehensive, evidence-based plans rather than ad hoc responses.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Unclear whether grant distribution will reach rural and under-resourced schools equitably, or concentrate in larger districts with stronger grant-writing capacity
  • Scope definition: "Health-related emergency response" is broad and could encompass mental health crises, communicable diseases, medical emergencies, or active threats—different interpretations could create inconsistent standards statewide
  • Unfunded mandates concerns: Even with grants, schools may face ongoing operational costs for plan maintenance, staff training, and coordination that aren't covered by one-time or limited funding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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