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89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2186: Authorizing the boards of directors of school districts to engage independent contractors to serve as dyslexia specialists

Became HF 2543 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill authorizes the boards of directors of school districts to engage independent contractors to serve as dyslexia specialists, subject to an appropriation by the general assembly for such purpose. Dyslexia specialists are required to provide technical guidance and assistance, including professional development, strategies, and materials to the school district relating to the identification of and instruction for students with characteristics of dyslexia.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 2, 2022

  • Rep. Holly Brink (R)
  • Rep. Mary Mascher (D)
  • Rep. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

  1. February 1, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
  2. February 2, 2022House subcommittee named: Brink, Mascher and Salmon
  3. February 17, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
  4. February 17, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. March 1, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2543

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2186