IA HF2458

Establishes a teacher and para-educator grant program administered by the Iowa Department of Workforce Development to help individuals pursue education careers.

Provides grants to high school students in Iowa to offset costs of obtaining a para-educator certificate from the Board of Educational Examiners and an associate degree.

Provides grants to current para-educator certificate holders to offset costs of obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Creates a dedicated teacher and para-educator grant program fund in the state treasury, with unused funds carrying over to subsequent fiscal years rather than reverting.

Appropriates $3.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the program.