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Title VII - EDUCATION, HISTORY, AND CULTURE | Back to Title Listing
Chapter 256 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
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| §256.1 - Department established. | RTF | |
| §256.2 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.3 - State board established. | RTF | |
| §256.4 - Oath — vacancies. | RTF | |
| §256.5 - Compensation and expenses. | RTF | |
| §256.5A - Nonvoting member. | RTF | |
| §256.6 - Regular and special meetings. | RTF | |
| §256.7 - Duties of state board. | RTF | |
| §256.8 - Director of department of education. | RTF | |
| §256.9 - Duties of director. | RTF | |
| §256.9A - Limitation on guidance and interpretations. | RTF | |
| §256.10 - Director salary — employment of staff. | RTF | |
| §256.10A - Duties of consultants. | RTF | |
| §256.11 - Educational standards. | RTF | |
| §256.11A - Teacher librarian — guidance counselor — school nurse — waivers. | RTF | |
| §256.11B - Career and technical education instruction — nonpublic schools. | RTF | |
| §256.12 - Sharing instructors and services. | RTF | |
| §256.13 - Nonresident pupils. | RTF | |
| §256.14 - Permanent revolving fund. | RTF | |
| §256.15 - Nonpublic school advisory committee. | RTF | |
| §256.16 - Specific criteria for teacher preparation and certain educators. | RTF | |
| §256.17 - Postsecondary course audit. | RTF | |
| §256.18 - Character education policy. | RTF | |
| §256.18A - Service learning. | RTF | |
| §256.19 - Pilot projects to improve instructional programs. | RTF | |
| §256.20 - Year around schools. | RTF | |
| §256.21 - Sabbatical program. | RTF | |
| §256.22 - Extended year school grant program. | RTF | |
| §256.23 - Administrative advancement and recruitment program. | RTF | |
| §256.24 - Competency-based education grant program. | RTF | |
| §256.25 - Therapeutic classroom incentive grant program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.25A - Therapeutic classroom — claims. | RTF | |
| §256.26 - Before and after school grant program. | RTF | |
| §256.27 - Online state job posting system. | RTF | |
| §256.28 - Teach Iowa student teaching pilot project. | RTF | |
| §256.29 - Council on educator development established. | RTF | |
| §256.30 - Educational expenses for American Indians. | RTF | |
| §256.31 - Community college council. | RTF | |
| §256.32 - Council for agricultural education. | RTF | |
| §256.32A - Iowa dyslexia board. | RTF | |
| §256.33 - Educational technology assistance. | RTF | |
| §256.34 - Fine arts beginning teacher mentoring program. | RTF | |
| §256.35 - Regional autism assistance program. | RTF | |
| §256.35A - Iowa autism council. | RTF | |
| §256.35B - Iowa special education council. | RTF | |
| §256.36 - Math and science grant program. | RTF | |
| §256.37 - School restructuring and effectiveness — policy — findings. | RTF | |
| §256.38 - School-to-work transition system. | RTF | |
| §256.39 - Career pathways program. | RTF | |
| §256.40 - Statewide work-based learning intermediary network — fund — steering committee — regional networks. | RTF | |
| §256.41 - Online learning requirements — school districts. | RTF | |
| §256.42 - Iowa learning online initiative. | RTF | |
| §256.43 - Online learning program model. | RTF | |
| §256.44 - National board certification program. | RTF | |
| §256.45 - Ambassador to education. | RTF | |
| §256.46 - Rules for participation in extracurricular activities by certain children. | RTF | |
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| §256.50 - Library services — definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.51 - Library services — duties and responsibilities. | RTF | |
| §256.52 - Commission of libraries — creation and duties. | RTF | |
| §256.53 - State publications. | RTF | |
| §256.54 - State library — law library. | RTF | |
| §256.55 - State data center. | RTF | |
| §256.56 - Electronic access to documents. | RTF | |
| §256.57 - Enrich Iowa program. | RTF | |
| §256.58 - Library support network. | RTF | |
| §256.59 - Specialized library services. | RTF | |
| §256.60 - Library service areas established — purposes. | RTF | |
| §256.61 - Library service areas and boards of trustees — appointment — terms. | RTF | |
| §256.62 - Library services advisory panel. | RTF | |
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| §256.66 - Powers and duties of regional trustees. | RTF | |
| §256.67 - Duties of the area administrator. | RTF | |
| §256.67A - Insurance eligibility. | RTF | |
| §256.68 - Distribution and administration of funds. | RTF | |
| §256.69 - Local financial support. | RTF | |
| §256.70 - Library compact authorized. | RTF | |
| §256.71 - Administrator. | RTF | |
| §256.72 - Agreements. | RTF | |
| §256.73 - Enforcement. | RTF | |
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| §256.80 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.81 - Public broadcasting division created — administrator — duties. | RTF | |
| §256.82 - Board — advisory committees. | RTF | |
| §256.83 - Meetings. | RTF | |
| §256.84 - Powers — facilities — rules. | RTF | |
| §256.85 - Purchase of energy efficiency packages. | RTF | |
| §256.86 - Competition with private sector. | RTF | |
| §256.87 - Capital equipment replacement revolving fund. | RTF | |
| §256.88 - Trusts. | RTF | |
| §256.89 - State plan. | RTF | |
| §256.90 - Narrowcast operations. | RTF | |
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| §256.95 - Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired and Iowa school for the deaf. | RTF | |
| §256.96 - Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program. | RTF | |
| §256.97 - Admission — Iowa school for the deaf. | RTF | |
| §256.98 - Superintendent. | RTF | |
| §256.99 - Clothing and prescriptions. | RTF | |
| §256.100 - Residence during vacation. | RTF | |
| §256.101 - Iowa school for the deaf — transportation reimbursement. | RTF | |
| §256.102 - Closure requirements. | RTF | |
| §256.103 - Employees — contracts and compensation — termination and discharge procedures. | RTF | |
| §256.103A - Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired and Iowa school for the deaf — leave. | RTF | |
| §256.104 - Students residing on state-owned land. | RTF | |
| §256.105 - Transfer of a student to the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics. | RTF | |
| §256.106 - Deaf and hard-of-hearing children. | RTF | |
| §256.107 - Administrative rules. | RTF | |
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| §256.111 - Innovation division — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics collaborative initiative. | RTF | |
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| §256.121 - Higher education division created. | RTF | |
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| §256.125 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.126 - Federal Act accepted. | RTF | |
| §256.127 - State board for career and technical education. | RTF | |
| §256.128 - Community colleges and post-secondary readiness bureau — personnel. | RTF | |
| §256.129 - Duties of state board. | RTF | |
| §256.130 - Duties of director. | RTF | |
| §256.131 - Reimbursement from federal and state moneys. | RTF | |
| §256.132 - Local advisory council. | RTF | |
| §256.133 - Powers of district boards. | RTF | |
| §256.134 - Salary and expenses for administration. | RTF | |
| §256.135 - Custodian of funds. | RTF | |
| §256.136 - Regional career and technical education planning partnerships. | RTF | |
| §256.137 - Career academy. | RTF | |
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| §256.144 | RTF | |
| §256.145 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.146 - Board of examiners created. | RTF | |
| §256.147 - Membership. | RTF | |
| §256.148 - Terms of office. | RTF | |
| §256.149 - Compensation of board — executive director. | RTF | |
| §256.150 - Immunities. | RTF | |
| §256.151 - Validity of license. | RTF | |
| §256.152 - License to applicants from other states or countries. | RTF | |
| §256.153 - Continuity of certificates and licenses. | RTF | |
| §256.154 - Administrator licenses. | RTF | |
| §256.155 - Fees. | RTF | |
| §256.156 - Expenditures and refunds. | RTF | |
| §256.157 - Para-educator certificates. | RTF | |
| §256.158 - Hearing procedures — confidentiality. | RTF | |
| §256.158A - Required annual report to general assembly. | RTF | |
| §256.159 - Appointment of administrative law judges. | RTF | |
| §256.160 - Reporting requirements — complaints. | RTF | |
| §256.161 - Work-based learning program supervisor certificates. | RTF | |
| §256.162 - National certification. | RTF | |
| §256.163 - Licensure beyond temporary initial license or initial license. | RTF | |
| §256.164 - Annual administrative rules review — triennial report. | RTF | |
| §256.165 - Authorizations — coaching, school business officials, school administration managers, substitute teachers. | RTF | |
| §256.166 - Temporary initial license for applicants who complete an alternative teacher certification program. | RTF | |
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| §256.176 - Commission created. | RTF | |
| §256.177 - Duties of commission. | RTF | |
| §256.178 - Organization — bylaws. | RTF | |
| §256.179 - Funds — compensation and expenses of commission. | RTF | |
| §256.180 - Response to national emergency — waiver authority. | RTF | |
| §256.181 - Textbook notice — legislative intent and recommendation. | RTF | |
| §256.182 - Corporation for educational financial assistance, services, and research. | RTF | |
| §256.183 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.184 - Who qualified. | RTF | |
| §256.185 - Extent of grant. | RTF | |
| §256.186 - Amount of grant. | RTF | |
| §256.187 - Annual grant. | RTF | |
| §256.188 - Other aid considered. | RTF | |
| §256.189 - Administration by commission — rules — Iowa tuition grants fund. | RTF | |
| §256.190 - Application for grants. | RTF | |
| §256.191 - Iowa tuition grants — for-profit institutions — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.192 - Vocational-technical tuition grants — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.193 - Scholarship and tuition grant reserve fund. | RTF | |
| §256.194 - Appropriations — standing limited. | RTF | |
| §256.195 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.196 - Powers. | RTF | |
| §256.197 - Duties. | RTF | |
| §256.198 - Agency operating account. | RTF | |
| §256.199 - Short title. | RTF | |
| §256.200 - Actions not barred. | RTF | |
| §256.201 - Security interest in education loans. | RTF | |
| §256.202 - Iowa state fair scholarship. | RTF | |
| §256.203 - Chiropractic graduate student forgivable loans. | RTF | |
| §256.204 - Chiropractic loan revolving fund. | RTF | |
| §256.205 - Chiropractic loan forgiveness program. | RTF | |
| §256.206 - Work-study program. | RTF | |
| §256.207 - Eligibility and duties of institutions. | RTF | |
| §256.208 - Student eligibility. | RTF | |
| §256.209 - Appropriation. | RTF | |
| §256.210 - National guard service scholarship program. | RTF | |
| §256.210A - National guard service professional qualification scholarship program. | RTF | |
| §256.211 - National guard STEM-related recruitment and retention incentive programs. | RTF | |
| §256.212 - All Iowa opportunity scholarship program and fund. | RTF | |
| §256.213 - Legislative intent. | RTF | |
| §256.214 - Definitions. | RTF | |
| §256.215 - Program qualifications. | RTF | |
| §256.216 - Powers of the commission. | RTF | |
| §256.217 - Duties of applicant. | RTF | |
| §256.218 - Teach Iowa scholar program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.219 - Teacher shortage forgivable loan program. | RTF | |
| §256.220 - Teacher shortage loan forgiveness program. | RTF | |
| §256.221 - Rural Iowa primary care loan repayment program — fund — appropriations. | RTF | |
| §256.222 - Health care professional incentive program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.223 - Health care professional recruitment program. | RTF | |
| §256.224 - Health care award program. | RTF | |
| §256.225 - Mental health professional loan repayment program. | RTF | |
| §256.226 - Rural veterinarian loan repayment program — fund — appropriations. | RTF | |
| §256.227 - Skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program. | RTF | |
| §256.228 - Future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.229 - Future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.230 - Iowa workforce grant and incentive program — fund. | RTF | |
| §256.231 - Court reporter equipment grant program. | RTF |