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. (Formerly HSB 555 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Summary

Starting July 1 2027, all Iowa practitioner‑preparation programs must give teachers‑in‑training at least 15 practicum hours on differentiating instruction for special‑needs and English‑learner students, and 40 hours for those seeking an English‑learner endorsement. The state education department will supply a common end‑of‑program assessment for each endorsement, set passing scores, and publish program pass rates online by August 1 2028. A self‑paced special‑education law course is also required for anyone applying for a Class B or conditional license to teach in special‑education settings.

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