A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to when children may enroll in kindergarten; when students enrolled in kindergarten in school districts, charter schools, or innovation zone schools may be promoted to first grade; and the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.

HF 2435 modifies Iowa school policies related to kindergarten enrollment, promotion to first grade, and student discipline. It requires all school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt specific discipline policies for students causing violent or nonviolent disruptions, including behavior correction strategies, parent conferences, and mental health counseling (with consent). The bill mandates policies with escalating discipline levels, teacher input for classroom removals, and placement review committees for students removed from classrooms. It also adds requirements for schools to retain specified kindergarten students and follow federal education laws in discipline planning. These changes apply directly to all Iowa public and charter schools handling student conduct.