Iowa HF316 enhances career education by requiring middle school career exploration and recognizing industry-recognized credentials for high school.

Iowa HF316 mandates the Department of Education to create a list of industry-recognized credentials for students in grades 9 through 12, available on their website. The bill also requires middle school students to receive career exploration and development instruction, including career investigation, connections, and intentions. High school students who attain these credentials must have them recognized on their transcripts or certificates. The bill specifies that the state cost of any mandate is to be covered by school districts from their state school foundation aid.

Iowa HF316 enhances career education by requiring middle school career exploration and recognizing industry-recognized credentials for high school.

Iowa HF316 mandates the Department of Education to create a list of industry-recognized credentials for students in grades 9 through 12, available on their website. The bill also requires middle school students to receive career exploration and development instruction, including career investigation, connections, and intentions. High school students who attain these credentials must have them recognized on their transcripts or certificates. The bill specifies that the state cost of any mandate is to be covered by school districts from their state school foundation aid.