A bill for an act relating to the discipline of students who exhibit disorderly conduct in the classroom and who are enrolled in school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools.

HF 2122 allows teachers in Iowa public schools (including districts, charters, and innovation zones) to remove students exhibiting disorderly conduct - such as threats, violence, disruptions, or profane language - from their classrooms. Principals must then follow specific procedures, including providing written notice before readmitting students and disciplining those excluded three times in 30 days (e.g., suspension or alternative learning). The bill also grants teachers the right to appeal principal decisions about exclusions or readmissions, protects them from retaliation for using these rights, and requires school districts to provide injured teachers with five days of full-paid leave. It applies directly to educators, students, and school staff while aligning disciplinary policies with state and federal education laws.