HF 2724 (LSB 5838HV (5) 91)

REQUIRING THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS TO  ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 256.146, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsections:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  28.  a.  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing additional endorsements for instruction related to all of the following high-need teaching areas in schools providing instruction to students enrolled in prekindergarten through grade twelve:
   (1)  Fine arts.
   (2)  Mathematics.
   (3)  Science.
   b.  The board shall not grant an applicant an endorsement described in paragraph “a” unless the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
   c.  This subsection is repealed July 1, 2030.
   NEW SUBSECTION.  29.  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing an additional kindergarten through grade twelve instructional strategist II endorsement that does not require the applicant to possess a master’s or doctoral degree as a condition of obtaining the endorsement.
   NEW SUBSECTION.  30.  Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing an activities administration authorization. The rules must require an applicant for the activities administration authorization to hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in any academic field.

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PAT GRASSLEY
Speaker of the House

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AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate

   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2724, Ninety-first General Assembly.

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MEGHAN NELSON
Chief Clerk of the House

Approved _______________, 2026

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KIM REYNOLDS
Governor