Senate passes bill to make participation in youth risk survey subject to parental opt-in

The Senate has passed a bill mandating parental opt-in for a youth risk survey conducted in public schools, leaving the future of the survey uncertain as it heads to the governor’s desk.

Senate passes bill to make participation in youth risk survey subject to parental opt-in

Change to Iowa’s anti-bullying statute headed to Gov. Reynolds

Iowa’s public schools may soon see a change in how they identify bullying, as new legislation heads to Governor Kim Reynolds for approval. The proposed update to the anti-bullying statute aims to redefine bullying within the education system.