Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF7

Introduced
1/11/23  
Introduced
1/11/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the institutions to submit reports to the general assembly related to terms associated with courses offered by the institutions' colleges of education and establishing an interim study committee to evaluate practitioner preparation programs offered by the institutions, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 182.)

Impact

The expected impact of HF7 includes a push towards greater accountability and transparency in the curricula of higher education institutions. By stipulating the need for detailed reports on specific educational concepts, the bill aims to enhance the understanding and application of these principles across colleges of education. This could lead to more refined educational programs that are better equipped to serve a diverse student population and foster inclusive learning environments.

Summary

House File 7 (HF7) proposes significant regulations regarding higher education institutions governed by the Iowa Board of Regents. This legislation mandates that these institutions produce detailed reports by February 27, 2023, which define numerous educational concepts and terms applicable to their curricula. These terms encompass areas such as teaching strategies focused on equity, diversity in education, social justice, and culturally responsive teaching. The bill reflects a growing emphasis on ensuring educational programs address diverse needs and perspectives in modern pedagogy.

Contention

One notable contention surrounding HF7 may center on the interpretation and implementation of the proposed educational concepts. Critics could argue that some of the terms specified may reflect ideological stances that not all educators or institutions agree with, possibly leading to resistance from those who perceive these mandates as prescriptive or politically motivated. The establishment of an interim study committee to review practitioner preparation programs may also bring forth debates on curriculum priorities and whether they align with community values and student needs.

Companion Bills

IA HF182

Similar To A bill for an act relating to institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the institutions to submit reports to the general assembly related to terms associated with courses offered by the institutions' colleges of education and establishing an interim study committee to evaluate practitioner preparation programs offered by the institutions, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 7.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF182

A bill for an act relating to institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the institutions to submit reports to the general assembly related to terms associated with courses offered by the institutions' colleges of education and establishing an interim study committee to evaluate practitioner preparation programs offered by the institutions, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 7.)

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 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 HF293

A bill for an act relating to programs offered by community colleges that duplicate existing programs provided by private educational institutions or vocational institutions offering a career and technical education program.

IA HF2558

A bill for an act relating to higher education, including by modifying the responsibilities of private institutions of higher education, community colleges, the state board of regents, and institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, modifying provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, tuition, and administrator hiring at state universities, membership of the state board of regents, and student-employer work and tuition programs at state universities and community colleges, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2327.)

IA HSB218

A bill for an act prohibiting institutions of higher learning governed by the state board of regents from expending moneys to fund diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or to hire individuals to serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion officers, creating a private cause of action, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 616.)

IA HF11

A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of the state board of regents and the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the board to publish certain information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and requiring the institutions to provide career services to undergraduates.(See HF 135.)

IA HF2704

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents; modifying provisions related to compulsory education, open enrollment, the state board of regents presidential search committee, the Iowa tuition grants program, and the Iowa dyslexia board; establishing restrictions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents; providing penalties; and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HSB50

A bill for an act providing for a review by the state board of regents of academic programs offered at regents institutions.(See HF 420.)

IA HSB54

A bill for an act requiring reporting by regents institutions of funding from certain foreign sources and including effective date provisions.(See HF 575.)

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