School Choice
Standing for parents when it mattered was an experience that motivated me to get more involved in the legislative process.
In the news
Books in Iowa Schools
Speaking on why SF 496 was an important bill as it relates to age-appropriate books in our Iowa schools.
The last few years I have been testifying at the state Captiol and defending polices that promote, faith, family and freedom. Here are several examples of stories that were reported!
Iowa Fetal Heartbeat Bill 2023
IOWANS ARGUE PROS & CONS OF HEARTBEAT BILL AT STATE CAPITOL - KSCJ 1360
Iowa Capitol crowded as lawmakers consider six-week abortion ban - Radio Iowa
In a special session in July 2023, the Fetal Heartbeat Bill was passed by the House and Senate and signed into law. Although an injunction prevented it from moving forward, I was proud to be one of the many Iowans who spoke in defense of our unborn. I was able to testify in my support for the bill.
Debate on SF 496 - Parental Rights
Mothers call for more parental say in restricting 'obscene' books in schools - Iowa Capital Dispatch
During the 2023 legislative session, discussions with parents, teachers, school administration and legislators created bills that would protect students. This was an ongoing process during the session. I was part of a House Oversight committee to testify on the process books can be challenged at the local level and how broken the process was. Based on feedback, we were able assist law makers into crafting new policy to make the process more transparent and fair.
Teaching Gender Identity in school
Iowa Public Radio Lawmakers debate LGBTQ policies in schools | Iowa Public Radio
SF 1187- Help not Harm Bill
https://www.wane.com/news/iowa-lawmakers-consider-ban-on-all-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/