HF2230

A bill for an act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners. (Formerly HSB 555.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Complete·6/2/26

Iowa HF2230 modifies teacher education and licensing, focusing on practitioner preparation programs for students with disabilities and English.

Iowa HF2230 amends teacher education and licensing by enhancing practitioner preparation programs. It mandates higher education institutions to include clinical experiences for students with disabilities and English learners. Starting July 1, 2027, institutions must administer a summative end-of-program assessment to measure student mastery. The Department of Education must set minimum scores for these assessments and publish passage rates on its website beginning August 1, 2028.

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Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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15 Nay

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7 Absent

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History

Jun 2

House

Signed by Governor. H.J. 06/02.

May 13

House

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 05/13.

Apr 30

Senate

Substituted for SF 2222. S.J. 931.