A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of school districts and charter schools related to the discipline of students who cause violent or nonviolent disruptions.

SF 2044 requires Iowa school districts and charter schools to adopt specific discipline policies for students causing violent or nonviolent disruptions. These policies must include behavior correction strategies, require parent consent before counseling, and establish placement review committees to determine when students can return to classrooms after removal. Schools must also provide alternatives like therapeutic classrooms, document individualized education plans for students with disabilities, and comply with federal disability and privacy laws. The bill standardizes discipline approaches while ensuring schools address disruptions through structured, documented processes.