HF 502 (LSB 2743YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 502

BY  INGELS

A BILL FOR

An Act modifying provisions related to the activities administration authorization established by the board of educational examiners.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 256.146, Code 2025, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  28.  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.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill modifies provisions related to the activities administration authorization established by the board of educational examiners (BOEE).
   The BOEE has established the activities administration authorization by administrative rule. Under current rule, an applicant for the authorization must have a baccalaureate degree or higher related to athletics, physical education, or a related field. The bill provides that an applicant for the authorization must have a baccalaureate degree or higher in any academic field.