Iowa HF2512 modifies educator license and certificate rules, including revocation for celebrating politically motivated violence and student protests.

Iowa HF2512 amends education provisions to modify rules for revoking or denying educator licenses and certificates. The bill prohibits the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) from revoking, suspending, or denying a license or certificate based on protected speech or viewpoints. However, it allows disqualification or revocation for publicly celebrating politically motivated violence, including the unlawful killing of Charles J. Kirk. The bill also requires school districts to treat student protests as unexcused absences and to extend the school calendar for each protest day.

Iowa HF2512 modifies educator license and certificate rules, including revocation for celebrating politically motivated violence and student protests.

Iowa HF2512 amends education provisions to modify rules for revoking or denying educator licenses and certificates. The bill prohibits the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE) from revoking, suspending, or denying a license or certificate based on protected speech or viewpoints. However, it allows disqualification or revocation for publicly celebrating politically motivated violence, including the unlawful killing of Charles J. Kirk. The bill also requires school districts to treat student protests as unexcused absences and to extend the school calendar for each protest day.