HSB 555: Relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners

What it does

_____ the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill relates to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners (BOEE). Beginning July 1, 2027, the bill requires higher education institutions providing practitioner preparation to include clinical experiences and preparation to prepare students admitted to a practitioner preparation program to serve students with disabilities and English learners.

House subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

• Rep. Chad Ingels (R) · chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brooke Boden (R) · brooke.boden@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 1 against

For: Decoding Dyslexia Iowa; Disability Rights Iowa; Excellence in Education National, Inc., d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council

Against: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 14, 2026House subcommittee named: Ingels, Boden and Matson
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 15–7
6. January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2230