Relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools; the provision of a false social security number to an employer, prospective employer, or a potential employee; qualifications for employment, professional licensure, voter registration, and bail; making penalties applicable; and including applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202647–0
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   Done: House committeeMarch 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202678–16
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 18, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners (BOEE), school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. The bill requires the BOEE to require all initial applicants for licensure and all applicants for license renewal to produce evidence of the applicant’s lawful presence in the United States as a condition of initial licensure or license renewal. These requirements apply to all applications for initial licensure, and all applications for license renewal, that are submitted to the BOEE on or after the effective date of the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments H-8220, S-5030; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named March 5, 2026. On March 10, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Brooke Boden REmail
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin DEmail
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail

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Fiscal note

Minimal Compare with other bills

No fiscal impact is anticipated for the BOEE or DCI. Any additional costs to implement the requirements of this Division will be absorbed by existing staff within the BOEE. Costs associated with providing evidence of legal authorization to work in the United States, as well as additional fees, will be the responsibility of the applicant.

• Final Fiscal Note — Educational Practitioner Licensing, Lawful Presence Verification · May 28, 2026
• Educational Practitioner Licensing, Lawful Presence Verification · March 19, 2026

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§280.37

Amends§256.146§256E.7§256F.4

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