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SF 2007

A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Lofgren

Allows Iowa school districts to share a single school resource officer's operational costs and duties instead of hiring separate officers, potentially reducing expenses for participating districts.

Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.
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Bill Summary · SF 2007

Legislative bill overview

SF 2007 authorizes Iowa school districts to jointly share the operational duties and costs of a school resource officer (SRO) rather than each district employing one independently. The bill establishes a framework for inter-district cooperation in providing law enforcement presence in schools through shared personnel arrangements.

Why is this important

School resource officers represent significant operational expenses for districts, particularly in rural or smaller communities. Enabling resource-sharing could reduce per-district costs while maintaining law enforcement presence, though it may also affect response times and district-level control over SRO duties and disciplinary policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation and governance: Disputes could arise over how expenses are divided among participating districts and which district maintains hiring/firing authority over a shared officer
  • Response time and coverage gaps: Shared officers serving multiple schools may create delays in emergency response or leave some schools without immediate coverage during peak hours
  • Disciplinary authority variance: Different districts have different policies on student discipline; a shared officer may face conflicting expectations about enforcement approaches across school boundaries

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

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