Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SR2

Introduced
2/10/25  

Caption

A resolution designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month.

Impact

The resolution serves to galvanize support for CTE initiatives within local communities and encourages citizens to engage with education programs that enhance skill development. With the recognition of a designated month for CTE, it not only brings visibility to the programs available but also emphasizes the critical role these educational pathways play in addressing workforce needs, especially given the reports of a skills gap in the job market. This dedication aims to ensure a robust pipeline of qualified individuals ready to enter the workforce in essential sectors such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing.

Summary

Senate Resolution 2 (SR2) is a legislative measure introduced by Senator Zumbach, designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month. The resolution highlights the importance of career and technical education (CTE) in preparing students for successful careers by providing them with essential academic, technical, and employability skills. By recognizing this month, the Senate aims to promote awareness of the benefits and services offered through CTE programs, fulfilling a growing need for skilled professionals in various industries.

Contention

While the resolution itself is unlikely to be controversial as it promotes educational advancement, it may face discussions surrounding the adequacy of funding and support for CTE programs. Critics may argue that without sufficient resources allocated towards these initiatives, merely designating a month will not suffice to tackle the underlying issues of access and quality within career and technical education. The effectiveness of this recognition can only be realized through continued investment in the programs it seeks to promote.

Companion Bills

IA HR6

Similar To A resolution designating February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month.

Previously Filed As

IA SR3

A resolution designating February 28, 2023, as Community College Day.

IA HR8

A resolution designating February 28, 2023, as Community College Day.

IA SF2411

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, the unemployment compensation reserve fund, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 2260, SSB 3143.) Effective date: 05/16/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SF269

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to civil liability associated with secondary students participating in work-based learning programs and the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve in school districts and charter schools, establishing a career and technical education teachers grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and requiring the department of education to convene a senior year plus program task force.

IA SSB3143

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(See SF 2260, SF 2411.)

IA SF2260

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 3143; See SF 2411.)

IA HSB686

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(See HF 2516, HF 2703.)

IA HF2516

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(Formerly HSB 686; See HF 2703.)

IA HF2703

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 2516, HSB 686.)

IA HSB254

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, the department of education, and the state board of regents; requiring the state board of regents to conduct a study and prepare a report related to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and efforts; providing for responsibilities of the workforce development board; establishing the Iowa workforce grant and incentive program; requiring the department of education to convene a task force on at-risk students and dropout prevention programs; modifying provisions related to the future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program, the all Iowa opportunity scholarship program, the education savings account program, the gap tuition assistance program, the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program, career and technical education programs, the fine arts beginning teacher mentoring program, the equipment replacement and program-sharing property tax levy, and the posting of education-related job openings; and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 731.)

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