HSB 648: Relating to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations

What it does

This bill relates to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations. The teach Iowa scholar program provides selected applicants an annual grant of up to $4,000 for each year of full-time employment as a teacher in this state, not to exceed $20,000 over a five-year period. Eligible applicants must be preparing to teach in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; English as a second language or special education instruction; or a hard-to-staff subject as identified by the department of education.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

• Rep. Chad Behn (R) · chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Excellence in Education National, Inc., d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa State Education Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Behn, Henderson and Madison
3. February 10, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2441