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HF 252Died when the session ended · February 20, 2025

Incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions

Sponsored by Rep. Chad Ingels (R)

Topics:K–12 educationArtificial intelligence

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires approved practitioner preparation programs to include preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking that is appropriate to the grade level and subject area in which the practitioner preparation student will teach, beginning July 1, 2026. The bill allows a higher education institution providing practitioner preparation to satisfy this requirement by requiring a practitioner preparation student to complete a dedicated course or module, or by integrating such preparation into the existing program.

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These provisions apply to students admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program on or after July 1, 2026. The state board of regents is required to develop and distribute to all higher education institutions in this state that provide approved practitioner preparation programs guidance related to how to incorporate preparation related to computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the program.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 11, 2025. On February 20, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.16§262.9

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Lobbying

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