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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 educationHigher 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Starting in July 2026, college programs that train future teachers must include lessons on computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking. These new topics will be taught at levels that match what the students will eventually teach in their own classrooms. Schools can meet this requirement by adding a specific course or by including the material in their current classes.1

Read the official explanation

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. 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.

Full bill text2

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

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 9 undecided · Who →