Senate File 659 addresses various aspects of state government and finances for the fiscal year 2025-2026, including specific appropriations and adjustments related to nonpublic school pupil transportation and instructional support state aid. The bill reallocates excess funds from the Iowa Economic Emergency Fund for foundation aid and introduces reductions in state aid for school districts. It also includes provisions for the removal of psilocybin from Schedule I upon FDA approval, changes to medical residency positions, and clarifications regarding student safety and educational services. Notably, the bill specifies that the state and its agencies will not be members of the reinsurance association and includes effective date provisions for certain sections.

Additionally, the bill enhances the investigation process for alleged student abuse by school employees, requiring immediate notification to school authorities and the Board of Educational Examiners, and mandates that employees be placed on administrative leave during investigations. It establishes two interim study committees: one focusing on the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways and the other reviewing subacute mental health care services. Both committees are tasked with reporting their findings and recommendations by January 12, 2026. The bill also introduces a reimbursement process for joint 911 service boards related to 911 call traffic delivery, requiring reimbursement to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management within thirty days of a request.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 257.20, 29D.4, 16.31, 237.10, 232.2, 279.87, 299.1D, 510B.8E, 514F.8, 522F.4, 522F.9, 515.137A, 124.204
Reprinted: 257.20, 257.10, 16.31, 237.10, 232.2, 279.87, 299.1D, 404A.3, 510B.8E, 514F.8, 522F.4, 522F.9, 515.137A, 124.204, 513C.10, 280.21, 232E.2, 709.2, 282.18, 99D.15, 99D.9D
Enrolled: 257.20, 257.10, 16.31, 237.10, 232.2, 279.87, 299.1D, 404A.3, 510B.8E, 514F.8, 522F.4, 522F.9, 515.137A, 124.204, 513C.10, 280.21, 232E.2, 709.2, 282.18, 99D.15, 99D.9D