Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF812

Introduced

3/6/25

Refer

3/6/25

Caption

A bill for an act requesting that the legislative council establish an interim study committee to plan an Iowa education summit to be held in 2026.

Impact

The establishment of this interim study committee is expected to have a substantial impact on Iowa's educational landscape by promoting awareness and discussion around best practices in education. By convening a summit, the bill aims to foster collaboration and innovation among educators, administrators, and policymakers. Importantly, this initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to improve educational outcomes statewide and address current challenges faced by schools across Iowa.

Summary

House File 812 is a legislative proposal that requests the establishment of an interim study committee tasked with planning an Iowa education summit to occur in 2026. This bill outlines specific roles and responsibilities for the committee, including determining key logistics such as the event's location, timing, and agenda. Additionally, the committee is responsible for identifying and inviting educational leaders and presenters who are considered experts in various areas of education, which includes topics such as differentiated instruction and student engagement strategies.

Contention

While the bill is primarily focused on convening educational stakeholders, there may be underlying concerns regarding the allocation of resources for the summit. Additionally, the potential outcomes of the summit and the subsequent recommendations from the committee could spark discussions about policy changes in Iowa's education system. Overall, the bill reflects a proactive approach to educational reform, although it will be crucial to ensure that diverse perspectives are incorporated into the planning process to maximize its effectiveness and inclusivity.

Latest IA HF812 Activity

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Companion Bills

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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 HF7

IA HSB713

A bill for an act relating to area education agencies, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, oversight by the department of education, funding, shared operational functions, and establishing a task force related to area education agency property and operations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2612.)

IA HF2612

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the membership of the boards of directors of area education agencies, the department of education, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and minimum teacher salaries, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and property tax replacement payments, establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for supplemental state aid calculations for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 713.) Effective date: 03/27/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

IA HF6

A bill for an act relating to workforce development, including establishing the Iowa workforce grant and incentive program and modifying the responsibilities of the Iowa workforce development board.(See HF 447.)

IA HF2501

A bill for an act establishing a legislative services agency committee.

IA HF2526

A bill for an act providing for an energy policy interim study committee.

IA HF255

A bill for an act modifying requirements related to teacher intern license programs and licenses and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners and establishing a temporary initial teaching license to be issued by the board of educational examiners to applicants who complete an alternative teacher certification program. (Formerly HF 4.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF477

A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to establish a low-income student and poverty weighting work group.

IA HF447

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