HF 2752: Relating to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations

What it does

This bill relates to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations. The teach Iowa scholar program provides selected applicants an annual grant of up to $4,000 for each year of full-time employment as a teacher in this state, not to exceed $20,000 over a five-year period. Eligible applicants must be preparing to teach in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; English as a second language or special education instruction; or a hard-to-staff subject as identified by the department of education.

Senate subcommittee · named April 14, 2026

• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Excellence in Education National, Inc., d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. April 6, 2026Filed in the House
2. April 8, 2026Passed the House, 91–1
3. April 13, 2026Sent to the Senate Appropriations committee
4. April 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink and Winckler