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SF 2221Withdrawn · HF 2724 became law instead · April 27, 2026

Requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science

Sponsored by the Senate Education Committee

Topics:K–12 education

Same legislation: SSB 3043, HSB 677, HF 2724

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the SenateApril 27, 202630–16
  5. Skipped: House committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 3, 202694–2
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

HF 2724 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2724, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2724 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary The board of educational examiners will create new teaching credentials for fine arts, math, and science. To get one of these new endorsements, a person must have a bachelor's degree from an approved college or university. These new rules are set to end on July 1, 2030.1

Read the official explanation

This bill requires the board of educational examiners (BOEE) to adopt rules that establish additional endorsements for instruction related to fine arts, mathematics, and science. The BOEE is prohibited from granting an applicant such an endorsement unless the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. These provisions are repealed July 1, 2030.

Changed since by amendments S-5213, H-8066; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026 (as SSB 3043). On January 29, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.146

How the Code works3

Lobbying

4 for · 0 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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