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

Where it is now

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

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What’s in it

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 These provisions are repealed July 1, 2030.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5213, H-8066; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026. On January 29, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Lynn Evans REmail
• Sen. Jeff Taylor REmail
• Sen. Mike Zimmer DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.146

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