Iowa § 280.31 - 280.31 Facial coverings.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 280.31 — 280.31 Facial coverings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 280.31. 280.31 Facial coverings.
The board of directors of a school district, the superintendent or chief administering officer of a school or school district, and the authorities in charge of each accredited nonpublic school shall not adopt, enforce, or implement a policy that requires its employees, students, or members of the public to wear a facial covering for any purpose while on the school district’s or accredited nonpublic school’s property unless the facial covering is necessary for a specific extracurricular or instructional purpose, or is required by section 280.10 or 280.11 or any other provision of law. 2021 Acts, ch 139, §28, 31 Thu Dec 11 19:29:06 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 280.31 (4, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 280.31
What does Iowa Code § 280.31 cover?
Section 280.31 ("280.31 Facial coverings.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 280.31?
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