This bill amends Section 724.4B of the Iowa Code to allow individuals with a valid permit to carry weapons to bring firearms onto school grounds under specific conditions. The new provision states that a person may carry a firearm for a lawful purpose as long as it remains continuously under their control while on or about their body.

Previously, carrying a firearm on school grounds was classified as a class D felony, with limited exceptions. This legislation introduces a significant change by permitting licensed individuals to carry firearms in schools, thereby altering the legal landscape surrounding firearm possession in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 724.4B