HF 316: Relating to career education, including middle school career exploration and industry-recognized credential seals and certificates for high school students

What it does

This bill relates to career education, including middle school career exploration and industry-recognized credential seals and certificates for high school students. The bill requires the director of the department of education (DE) to develop and make available on DE’s internet site a list of industry-recognized credentials or certifications that are attainable by students enrolled in grades through and that are aligned with career and technical education service areas. The director must also develop and distribute to school districts a seal that is aligned to the list.

Senate subcommittee · named March 12, 2025

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Foundation for Government Accountability Action

In plain words

1. January 21, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee · as HSB 44
2. January 21, 2025House subcommittee named: Kniff McCulla, Bradley and Ehlert · as HSB 44
3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 44
4. February 6, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 44
5. February 6, 2025Committee vote: 15–7 · as HSB 44
6. February 10, 2025Filed in the House
7. February 10, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 316 · as HSB 44
8. March 10, 2025Passed the House, 61–28
9. March 10, 2025Arrived in the Senate
10. March 12, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Kraayenbrink and Trone Garriott
11. April 2, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
12. April 7, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
13. April 14, 2025Passed the Senate, 45–0
14. May 6, 2025Sent to the Governor
15. May 6, 2025Signed into law