91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SSB 3048: Relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners

Became SF 2222 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

_____ 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.

Cost

No fiscal note

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

January 20, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
January 21, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Evans, Donahue and Pike
January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 4, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2222