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IA HF787
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Modifies the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil calculation by requiring the Department of Management to categorize school districts into up to ten tiers based on actual enrollment, with separate tier groupings for districts above and below 3,500 pupils
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Establishes minimum teacher salary requirements of $50,000 for starting teachers and $62,000 for teachers with at least 12 years of experience, with an exception allowing retired teachers who return to full-time employment to be paid the $50,000 minimum regardless of experience
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Reduces pre-student teaching field experience requirements for teacher intern preparation programs from a mandatory 50 hours to optional ("may" instead of "shall"), while maintaining 80-hour requirements for initial teacher preparation programs
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Creates a framework for out-of-state placement of special education students who are Medicaid-eligible, requiring agreements between school districts and out-of-state providers, with costs exceeding state weighting amounts to be deducted proportionally from all districts' state foundation aid
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Transfers the online state job posting system from the Department of Workforce Development to the Department of Education, requiring school districts, charter schools, and area education agencies to post all job openings on the system
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 147.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1227.
6/6/2025