HF2724

A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements and authorizations. (Formerly HSB 677.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Complete·6/2/26

Iowa HF2724 mandates the Board of Educational Examiners to create new teaching endorsements in high-need areas and a new instructional strategist.

Iowa HF2724 requires the Board of Educational Examiners to establish additional endorsements for teaching in fine arts, mathematics, and science. These endorsements are only granted to applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The bill also mandates the creation of a new kindergarten through grade 12 instructional strategist II endorsement, which does not require a master’s or doctoral degree. These provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2030.

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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16 Nay

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4 Absent

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History

Jun 2

House

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

May 6

House

Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 05/06.

Apr 27

Senate

Substituted for SF 2221. S.J. 883.