SF 2222: 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 inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 21, 2026

• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@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 20, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee · as SSB 3048
2. January 21, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Donahue and Pike · as SSB 3048
3. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3048
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2222 · as SSB 3048
5. February 5, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 5, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 30, 2026Withdrawn