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IA SF2218
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires the Board of Educational Examiners to verify legal work authorization for all initial license applicants and renewal applicants, accepting federal I-9 documents (8 U.S.C. §1324a) as proof of eligibility.
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Mandates that licensed practitioners not subject to renewal requirements must provide work authorization documentation every five years as a condition of remaining licensed.
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Requires school district boards of directors and accredited nonpublic school authorities to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals who have accepted employment offers.
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Extends the same employment verification requirements to charter schools (Section 256E.7) and innovation zone schools (Section 256F.4), requiring compliance with the new Section 280.37 verification standards.
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Passed by the Iowa Senate on February 25, 2026, amending existing Code sections 256.146, 256E.7, and 256F.4 while adding new Section 280.37.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the verification of the identity and employment eligibility of individuals by the board of educational examiners, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3015.)
Last Action
Amendments H-8220 and H-8221 filed. H.J. 671.
3/13/2026