Bills › 89th General Assembly

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2022
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2022
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2022
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2356
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2356 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2356 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary School district boards can now ask certain licensed people to work as substitute teachers without paying them. These volunteers must have the proper teaching authorization from the state. They are also required to pass the same background checks as other substitute teachers.1

Read the official explanation

This bill authorizes the boards of directors of school districts to engage certain specified individuals to serve without compensation as substitute teachers. The bill authorizes the board of directors of a school district to engage an individual to serve without compensation or remuneration as a substitute teacher if the individual possesses a license or authorization issued by the board of educational examiners that allows the individual to substitute for or replace the functions and duties of a teacher. The bill provides that the requirements related to background checks apply to these substitute teachers.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 31, 2022. On February 3, 2022 it recommended passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§279.16C

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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