1. 2017 Legislative Priorities & Community Support for
School Culture and Climate
ESSA
Introduction
date

2. Drug Endangered Children
Response to legislative proposals
Iowa Code definitions:
Child in need of assistance
Child abuse
Data review & outcome measures
Introduction DEC
The Drug Endangered Children (DEC) stakeholder workgroup was established in SF 2258 by the 86th General Assembly of the State of Iowa. The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) was tasked with convening the workgroup to meet up to two times during the 2016 legislative interim.
The workgroup charge stems from a legislative proposal that was not adopted during the 2016 session (HF 2206/SF 2165). The DEC workgroup was directed to examine issues and develop policy recommendations related to the protection and safety of drug endangered children for purposes of child in need of assistance and child abuse proceedings. The workgroup was instructed to request relevant data and outcome measures related to drug endangered children, comprehensively review and analyze such information, and propose a statutory definition of a drug endangered child for purposes of child in need of assistance and child abuse proceedings.
Recommendations from this formal process are included in the following report. This report satisfies the requirement to submit findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 15, 2016.
The DEC Workgroup met twice during the 2016 legislative interim. The first meeting was held September 22, 2016 and the second was held November 17, Minutes from both meetings are attached in Appendix One.

3. Proposed Changes
“Drug Endangered Child” "Drug endangered child" means: A child whose health, safety, or welfare is endangered or threatened as a result of any dangerous substance activity in the presence of the child as defined in Iowa Code sections 232.2(6)(o), 232.2(6)(p), (2)(a)(6), and (2)(a)(7).* Child in need of assistance: Additions to the definition of “dangerous substance” to include: Cocaine, its salts, isomers, salts of its isomers, or derivatives; Heroin, its salts, isomers, salts of its isomers, or derivatives; and Opiate, Opium, their salts, isomers, esters, ethers, or salts of its isomers, esters, or ethers, or derivatives. Child abuse: include unlawful using, possessing, manufacturing, cultivating, or distributing a dangerous substance as defined in Iowa Code section 232.2(6) and as modified above. Mandatory reporter: Require a health care provider involved in the delivery or care of an infant affected by any substance abuse, or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to notify the department of the occurrence of such condition of an infant
Enact changes to the definition of "Drug Endangered Child".
Enact changes to the Iowa Code Section232.2(6) "Child in need of assistance.
Enact changes to the definition of "Child abuse" of "abuse" in Iowa Code Section (2)(a)
Enact an amendment to Iowa Code section (mandatory reporter code for full compliance with federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act).
Key points of DEC

4. Leading Sponsors House Senate Heartsill (R) - Marion
Heddens (D) - Story
Allen (D) - Jasper
Schneider (R) - Dallas
DEC co-sponsors

5. pcaiowa.org/prevention/legislative-advocacy
Legislative advocacy website
PDF of our agenda
Will be circulated to legislators
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6. Connect and Share
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7. Save the Date!
April 3
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Legislative Day on the Hill
Day on the Hill
Please look for information on how to sign up to join us on the Day on the Hill. Theme will be “Connections Matter” - we will be demonstrating our connections through out the state and why they matter for kids and families.

8. Iowa Department of Public Health
Healthy Iowans –
A strategic plan for Iowa’s future
IDPH : Strategic Plan
top health issues identified in the 2016 Iowa state health assessment process
The strategic plan is an opportunity for engagment and feedback on top health issues.
Crucial to provide input on prevention and specifically the role of ACEs/ trauma informed care and prevention – the strategic plan will be tied to the budget and funding for these programs.

9. ACEs is too far down the list!
We need input to bring this up higher on the list

11. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act—the new federal K-12 law—puts states and districts in the driver’s seat when it comes to accountability, interventions for low-performing schools, and more. It also gives them new flexibility on federal money and testing.
The Every Student Succeeds Act, signed on December 10, 2015, builds on progress and solidifies many of the education reforms championed for the last seven years.

12. innovative evidence-based data
ESSA
innovative
Supports innovative and evidence-based approaches to
teacher and leader recruitment, preparation, and development
Increases transparency for critical equity data – reporting on equity measures including rates of student discipline, chronic absenteeism, and access to preschool and advanced coursework
Provides School Support and Academic Enrichment grants to all States to increase access to a well-rounded education, improve conditions for learning, and improve the use of technology in the classroom
ESSA maintains the requirement for States to administer high quality
annual assessments in at least reading/language arts,
mathematics, and science.
evidence-based
data

13. ESSA
Local school districts or consortium of local districts that receive $30,000 or more in SSAE program funds must use at least 20 percent of those funds to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive activities and programs that:
Are coordinated with other schools and community-based services and programs;
Foster safe, healthy, supportive, and drug-free environments that support student academic achievement;
Promote the involvement of parents in the activity or program;
May be conducted in partnership with an IHE, business, nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or other public or private entity with a demonstrated record of success in implementing activities authorized under section 4108; and
May include a wide variety of program and activities.
School Support and Academic Enrichment grants of more than $30,000 per district are required to spend 20% on programs that are community based and have a record of success

14. Preventing Bullying and Harassment Relationship-Building Skills
ESSA
Preventing Bullying and Harassment
Relationship-Building Skills
School Dropout Prevention
Re-entry Programs & Transition Services for Justice Involved Youth
School Readiness and Academic Success
Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Reducing Use of Exclusionary Discipline Practices & Promoting Supportive School Discipline
Suicide Prevention
School Support and Academic Enrichment grants will support these programs

15. Three key points Metrics Must have 3 academic
ESSA
Three key points
Metrics
Must have 3 academic
One other option - School Climate and Culture is an option
Evidence based interventions
Must complete a District Needs Assessment
Technical Brief:
Why School Climate Should Be One of Your Indicators - PBiS

17. Iowa ESSA Feedback DEADLINE: February 2, 2017 SurveyMonkey
Iowa Department of Education,
Attn: Deputy Director David Tilly
ESSA Feedback
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th St.
Des Moines, IA

18. PCA Iowa is communicating with school districts and aea
Building literacy in ACEs and Connections Matter

19. If you would like to be a trained facilitator in Connections Matter, please use this link to register..
CM experts will be needed in all Iowa communities as schools and public health systems include ACEs and Trauma informed prevention and care practices.

20. MIECHV – federal funding for support of expectant moms (24 weeks or older) and children under age of 2.
Outcomes are positive!
Screenings for DV, MH, increase in employment, well child exams!
Expires Sept 2017
Social Media toolkit and infographic on our website:

22. Family First Prevention Act unanimously passed the US House – did not pass in Senate. Was derailed by Senitors in NC. Has been proposed for 2017 – but not sure how it might move given the change in leadership.
Overview:
2016 Bill:

23. Questions
Liz Cox
Closing slide