H-8031

   Amend House File 2618 as follows:
   1.  Page 1, after line 26 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  Section 256.146, Code 2024, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  25.  Adopt rules under chapter 17A that require an individual to obtain an advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement under subsection 21 prior to obtaining a reading specialist endorsement.>
   2.  Page 2, after line 26 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  APPLICABILITY.  The following applies to individuals who apply to the board of educational examiners for a reading specialist endorsement on or after the effective date of this Act:
   The section of this Act enacting section 256.146, subsection 25.>
   3.  Title page, line 2, after <program> by inserting <and teacher licensing>
   4.  Title page, line 3, by striking <and>
   5.  Title page, line 5, after <level> by inserting <, and including applicability provisions>
   6.  By renumbering as necessary.

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STECKMAN of Cerro Gordo