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 SSB 3048 .)

Summary

Starting July 1, 2027, Iowa higher‑education institutions that train teachers must provide at least 15 practicum hours on differentiated instruction for all candidates and 40 hours for those seeking an English‑learner endorsement. The Department of Education must create and distribute a single summative assessment for each endorsement, set passing scores, and publish program‑level results online by August 1, 2028. The bill also mandates a self‑paced special‑education course as a condition for awarding Class B or conditional licenses.

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