Requiring the director of the department of education to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 3, 202695–1
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill requires the director of the department of education (DE) to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies.68A (student progression —— mathematics proficiency). The director is required to submit the annual report to the general assembly on or before December and publish the annual report on DE’s internet site. The director of DE is also required to prepare an annual report that includes a detailed and ongoing examination and evaluation of the impact to area education agencies, and the operations of area education agencies, made by 2024 Iowa Acts, chapter 1002.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 21, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Craig P. Johnson REmail
• Rep. Chad Behn REmail
• Rep. Monica Kurth DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.9

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