HSB 44: 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.

House subcommittee · named January 21, 2025

• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R) · barb.kniffmcculla@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley (R) · steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@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
2. January 21, 2025House subcommittee named: Kniff McCulla, Bradley and Ehlert
3. January 29, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 6, 2025Committee vote: 15–7
6. February 10, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 316