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Section 1. PARA-EDUCATORS HOLDING SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZATIONS —— 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.

1. For the school year beginning July 1, 2021, a para-educator certified under section 272.12 with a substitute authorization may substitute in any classroom in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve, except a driver’s education classroom.

2. A school district shall make a good-faith effort to employ a substitute teacher who is not a para-educator before employing a para-educator for a position pursuant to subsection 1. A school district employing a para-educator as a substitute pursuant to subsection 1 shall compensate the person at the same higher rate as would be provided to a of either the school district’s substitute teacher who is not a para-educator for pay per diem or the same work. hourly pay to which the para-educator is otherwise entitled.

3. The board of educational examiners may adopt emergency rules under section 17A.4, subsection 3, and section 17A.5, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, to implement the provisions of this section and the rules shall be effective immediately upon filing unless a later date is specified in the rules. Any rules adopted in accordance with this section shall also be published as a notice of intended action as provided in section 17A.4.

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2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.