Iowa HF2230 modifies teacher education and licensing, focusing on practitioner preparation programs and special education.

Iowa HF2230 amends teacher education and licensing by modifying practitioner preparation programs and special education. Effective July 1, 2027, higher education institutions must include clinical experiences and prepare students to serve those with disabilities and English learners. The Department of Education (DE) must distribute a summative end-of-program assessment for each endorsement area. Beginning August 1, 2028, DE must publish passage rates and remediation plans on its website. DE must also set minimum scores for the assessments.

Iowa HF2230 modifies teacher education and licensing, focusing on practitioner preparation programs and special education.

Iowa HF2230 amends teacher education and licensing by modifying practitioner preparation programs and special education. Effective July 1, 2027, higher education institutions must include clinical experiences and prepare students to serve those with disabilities and English learners. The Department of Education (DE) must distribute a summative end-of-program assessment for each endorsement area. Beginning August 1, 2028, DE must publish passage rates and remediation plans on its website. DE must also set minimum scores for the assessments.