Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2072

Introduced
1/17/24  
Introduced
1/17/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.

Impact

By instituting these teaching requirements, HF2072 aims to strengthen the relationship between school leadership and classroom instruction. It emphasizes that effective administrators should be familiar with the educational challenges facing teachers and students, thus promoting a more cohesive education system. The bill requires annual reporting by superintendents to the Department of Education regarding compliance with teaching requirements, which aims to ensure accountability and oversight of administrators’ involvement in direct teaching roles. Also, if any administrator fails to comply, they may face disciplinary actions from educational oversight boards, including license suspension.

Summary

House File 2072 primarily addresses the roles and responsibilities of administrators in Iowa school districts. The bill mandates that school administrators, including superintendents and principals, engage directly in teaching students. This instruction requirement is tied to the number of schools within the district, aiming to ensure that educational leaders maintain a connection with classroom practices. The proposed requirements vary depending on the size and structure of the school district, reflecting a structured effort to enhance the educational environment and ensure that administrators are actively engaged in teaching at least once every three years.

Contention

The bill has sparked discussions around its practicality and impact on the roles of educational administrators. Supporters argue that this approach will enhance the quality of education and accountability within school districts. However, critics express concerns about whether current administrators have the capacity to balance their leadership roles with teaching responsibilities effectively. They worry that imposing teaching requirements may detract from administrative duties and hinder effective school management.

Notable_points

Overall, HF2072 reflects ongoing debates about educational reform and the evolving roles of school administrators within Iowa’s educational framework. The legislation underscores a commitment to integrating administrative leadership with classroom instruction, positing that this integration is essential for fostering an effective educational environment. As the bill progresses, stakeholders in education, including teachers, administrators, and policymakers, will likely continue to weigh the merits and challenges outlined in the proposed legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF454

A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.

IA HF332

A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.

IA HF253

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided by students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.

IA HF2496

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the responsibilities of nonpublic schools.

IA HSB206

A bill for an act relating to education, including authorizing the ombudsman to investigate complaints received by individuals who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, modifying the responsibilities of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, and authorizing teachers employed by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, or charter schools to remove disruptive students from the classroom.(See HF 604.)

IA HF2544

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts. (Formerly HF 2330.)

IA HF604

A bill for an act relating to education, including authorizing the ombudsman to investigate complaints received by individuals who hold a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition issued by the board of educational examiners, and modifying the responsibilities of the department of education, school districts, and charter schools. (Formerly HSB 206.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF2330

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents.(See HF 2544.)

IA HF327

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(Formerly HSB 119.)

IA HSB587

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and modifying the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to requiring teachers and students to sing the national anthem.

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A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.

IA HF332

A bill for an act relating to administrators employed by school districts, including requiring administrators to provide instruction to students and modifying the responsibilities of the board of educational examiners.

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