Iowa considers grooming expansion in HSB 568 education bill
The Iowa House study bill 568 would broaden mandatory reporting to include grooming behavior by school employees. Critics warn the broad definition could chill student teacher interactions and punish harmless actions. Supporters say targeted rules are needed to protect students from exploitation by predators in trusted roles.
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Iowa Department of Education
Iowa bill seeks daily singing of anthem in schools
Iowa's Rep. Skyler Wheeler sponsors a bill to require all teachers and students to sing at least one verse daily and stand if able. It expands social studies to teach the anthem's words and US government ideals while excluding private schools. The piece links Key's complex history to a broader critique of patriotic schooling.
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Roger Taney
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Team
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America
Jefferson Morley
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Washington City
Thomas Jefferson
Iowa official defends nursing home regulation and staff shortages
Larry Johnson Jr. asserts Iowa’s long term care system operates with dedicated staff and top inspection staffing. He notes five and four star facilities exceed national averages, cites low vacancy rates and prior pandemic backlogs, and highlights state investments to expand healthcare apprenticeships and rural loan programs.
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