DES MOINES — Materials to help local government officials implement a new state law that requires training on Iowa’s open meetings and records laws are on the way from the state board that oversees the laws.

The Iowa Public Information Board during its regular meeting Thursday discussed training materials submitted by four entities and approved an advisory opinion that amounts to a FAQ about the new law for local officials.

The Legislature and Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this year passed a law that requires all locally elected officials to complete training on Iowa’s open meetings and open records laws.

The Public Information Board has been working to develop guidance and supply training materials for local government officials who will be subject to the new law’s requirements. The state

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