Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF784

Introduced

3/5/25

Engrossed

3/18/25

Enrolled

5/19/25

Passed

6/2/25

Caption

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mathematics instruction, practitioner preparation programs, and the duties of the director of the department of education, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 137.) Effective date: 06/02/2025, 07/01/2025.

Impact

The legislation will necessitate school districts to conduct regular assessments of students from kindergarten to sixth grade to determine their mathematics proficiency levels. If students are identified as persistently at risk, districts must develop personalized plans to support these students through targeted interventions. This requirement aims to ensure that every child receives the necessary help to achieve proficiency in mathematics, thereby potentially raising overall educational standards within the state.

Summary

House File 784 pertains to education reforms, specifically focussing on mathematics instruction and teacher preparation programs. The bill mandates the creation and distribution of family-centered resources aimed at improving mathematics knowledge at home, thus promoting a holistic approach to student development. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based professional development for teachers in schoolsclassified as needing support, ensuring that educators are equipped to deliver high-quality mathematics instruction to students.

Sentiment

Public and legislative sentiment surrounding HF784 appears to be largely supportive, particularly among those who advocate for improved educational outcomes in mathematics. The bill is seen as a proactive measure to enhance teaching practices and student learning in an essential subject area. However, there may be concerns from some educational stakeholders about the feasibility of implementing such assessments and interventions efficiently, given existing resource constraints.

Contention

Notably, some apprehensions about HF784 stem from the potential burden it may place on school districts that are already handling a range of educational challenges. Critics may argue that standardized assessments and the requirement for personalized intervention plans could lead to increased administrative demands on schools. However, supporters counter that these measures are critical to addressing mathematical learning gaps and supporting all students in their educational journeys.

Companion Bills

IA SF450

Similar To A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mathematics instruction, practitioner preparation programs, and the duties of the director of the department of education, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1092.)

IA SSB1092

Related A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mathematics instruction, civics assessments, practitioner preparation programs, and the duties of the director of the department of education.(See SF 450.)

IA HSB137

Previously Filed As

IA HF2542

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to education data collection and the determination of enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 672.)

IA SF2367

IA SF2195

A bill for an act relating to reading instruction, including modifying provisions related to the language arts instruction provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade three and the preparation in reading theory provided by practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3069.)

IA HSB672

IA SSB3156

IA HF68

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements and supplementary weighting, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 1.) Effective date: 01/24/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/01/2023.

IA SSB3069

IA HF654

A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, and possession of and educational programs about weapons, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)

IA SF2385

A bill for an act relating to boards, commissions, committees, councils, and other entities of state government, and including effective date and transition provisions. (Formerly SSB 3172.) Effective date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA SF2435

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. (Formerly SSB 3201.) Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024.

Similar Bills

AL SB171

Alabama Numeracy Act, established for K-5 public school students, Elementary Mathematics Task force and Postsecondary Mathematics Task Forces created, Office of Mathematics Improvement created, use of assessments, intervention services, summer programs, and mathematics coaches provided, use of Common Core State Standards in K-12 schools terminated and prohibited