HSB 137: Relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to mathematics instruction, civics assessments, practitioner preparation programs, and the duties of the director of the department of education

What it does

This bill relates to education, including by modifying provisions related to mathematics instruction, civics assessments, practitioner preparation programs, and the duties of the director of the department of education. DIVISION I —— MATHEMATICS. _____ a comprehensive state mathematics plan that is designed to increase the level of mathematics proficiency attained by students. The bill also requires the director of DE to provide teachers who are employed by schools most in need of support with evidence-based professional development services related to implementing high-quality mathematics instruction.

House subcommittee · named February 6, 2025

• Rep. Dan Gehlbach (R) · dan.gehlbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 1 against

For: Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa; Governor's Office; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Department of Education; Professional Educators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa

Against: Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 6, 2025House subcommittee named: Gehlbach, Henderson and Kurth
3. February 19, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 27, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 27, 2025Committee vote: 21–2
6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 784