Amendment S-5213 to SF 2221
Requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science
Adopted · April 27, 2026Strike everything: replaces the whole bill
Filed April 27, 2026 in the Senate by Sen. Lynn Evans (R)
Amends this SF 2221 to CONFORM to HF 2724
What it changes
- By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: “Section
- Section 256.146, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsections: NEW SUBSECTION .
- a. Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing additional endorsements for instruction related to all of the following high-need teaching areas in schools providing instruction to students enrolled in prekindergarten through grade twelve: (1) Fine arts. (2) Mathematics. (3) Science. b. The board shall not grant an applicant an endorsement described in paragraph “a” unless the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. c. This subsection is repealed July 1,
- NEW SUBSECTION .
- Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing an additional kindergarten through grade twelve instructional strategist II endorsement that does not require the applicant to possess a master’s or doctoral degree as a condition of obtaining the endorsement. NEW SUBSECTION .
- Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing an activities administration authorization. The rules must require an applicant for the activities administration authorization to hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in any academic field.”
- Title page, by striking lines 1 through 3 and inserting “An Act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements and authorizations.”