Iowa MAHA Bill heads to Governor’s desk
The Iowa MAHA bill, connected to the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, has passed the Iowa House and Senate and is headed to Governor Kim Reynolds' desk. The bill includes provisions to improve health in schools, such as allowing school nurses to administer nasal-based autoinjectors and requiring medical students to complete coursework on nutrition.
The Iowa MAHA bill is headed to Governor Kim Reynolds' desk after passing the Iowa House and Senate. The bill aims to improve health in the state by making changes to schools, health treatments, and food assistance programs. It allows school nurses to administer nasal-based autoinjectors during emergencies and requires Iowa medical students to complete 40 hours of coursework on nutrition. The bill also mandates 40 minutes of physical activity daily for students and limits elementary students' screen time to 60 minutes a day. Additionally, it makes ivermectin available for over-the-counter purchases and requires the state to obtain waivers to establish its own guidelines for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) and Summer EBT. The state will opt back into the Summer EBT program for summer 2026 with its own nutritional guidelines.
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