Iowa HF2230: A BILL FOR An Act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, May 7, 2026:

House File 2230 - Enrolled House File 2230 RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION AND LICENSING, INCLUDING BY MODIFYING PROVISIONS RELATED TO PRACTITIONER PREPARATION PROGRAMS AND LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. Section 256.16, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraphs: NEW PARAGRAPH. p. (1) Beginning July 1, 2027, include clinical experiences and preparation to prepare students admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program to serve students with disabilities and English learners that incorporates knowledge, skills, and dispositions for each student admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program. (2) The rules adopted by the state board pursuant to this paragraph must prescribe practicum and clinical experience standards for all higher education institutions providing practitioner preparation related to serving students with disabilities and English learners, differentiated by standards that are applicable to all students admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program in addition to standards that are applicable to students who are seeking an endorsement in special education or English learner instruction. (a) Clinical experiences for all students admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program must include a House File 2230, p. minimum of fifteen practicum hours focused on differentiation of instruction and support for special populations, including supporting English learners, special …

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Sponsors

• Education (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Signed by Governor . H.J. 1166 .
2. May 13, 2026: Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1164 .
3. April 30, 2026: Message from Senate. H.J. 1049 .
4. April 30, 2026: Immediate message. S.J. 932 .
5. April 30, 2026: Passed Senate , yeas 28, nays 15. S.J. 931 .
6. April 30, 2026: Substituted for SF 2222 . S.J. 931 .
7. March 30, 2026: Explanation of vote. H.J. 766 .
8. March 24, 2026: Read first time, attached to SF 2222 . S.J. 629 .
9. March 24, 2026: Message from House. S.J. 629 .
10. March 24, 2026: Immediate message. H.J. 742 .

Votes

• Passed Senate , yeas 28, nays 15. S.J. 931 . (April 30, 2026): 28 yea, 15 nay, passed
• Passed House , yeas 94, nays 2. H.J. 728 . (March 24, 2026): 94 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Passed House , yeas 94, nays 2. H.J. 03/24 . (March 24, 2026): 94 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Amendment H-8250 , yeas 31, nays 64, lost. H.J. 727 . (March 24, 2026): 31 yea, 64 nay, failed
• Amendment H-8250 , yeas 31, nays 64, lost. H.J. 03/24 . (March 24, 2026): 31 yea, 64 nay, failed

Common questions

What is HF2230?

HF2230 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners.

What does HF2230 do?

An Act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners.

What is the status of HF2230?

Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor . H.J. 1166 . (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2230?

Education (I).

Where is the official record for HF2230?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2230&ga=91