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HF 502

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the activities administration authorization established by the board of educational examiners.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Ingels

HF 502 broadens eligibility for the activities administration authorization by requiring any bachelor's degree in any field, with BOEE to adopt rules under Chapter 17A.

Introduced, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HF 502

HF 502 Summary – Activities Administration Authorization (BOEE)

Overview

HF 502, introduced February 20, 2025, and referred to Education, seeks to modify provisions related to the activities administration authorization established by the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). The bill would broaden the degree eligibility required for applicants seeking the activities administration authorization by codifying in statute a broader degree standard and directing BOEE to adopt implementing rules.

Primary sponsor: INGELS (junior or primary sponsor listed)
Status: Introduced and referred to Education

Key Provisions

  • New statutory subsection added: The bill adds a new subsection (Section 256.146) to authorize the BOEE to adopt rules establishing the activities administration authorization.
  • Expanded degree requirement: The rules must require that an applicant for the activities administration authorization hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in any academic field.
    • This replaces the current framework (as described in the explanation) where the authorization was available to applicants with a baccalaureate degree related to athletics, physical education, or a related field.
  • Administrative rule framework: The authorization would continue to be established through administrative rules, with the bill explicitly directing the BOEE to adopt rules under Chapter 17A.

What Would Change

  • The eligibility standard for applicants would shift from a degree specifically related to athletics/physical education (or related fields) to a broad standard allowing any baccalaureate degree or higher in any field.
  • The BOEE would implement these standards via new or amended administrative rules, consistent with Chapter 17A rulemaking processes.

Affected Parties

  • Applicants seeking the activities administration authorization (potentially broadening the pool to include individuals with degrees outside athletics/PE-related fields).
  • Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE), which would establish and enforce the new rule-based framework.
  • Educational institutions and schools relying on the activities administration authorization for program administration and related activities within schools.

Implementation and Timeline

  • The bill requires the BOEE to adopt rules establishing the authorization (under Chapter 17A).
  • No specific effective date or timeline is provided in the introduced text; rulemaking would proceed under the standard administrative process set by Chapter 17A after enactment.

Additional Context

  • The bill is focused on codifying and enlarging the eligibility criteria for the activities administration authorization, aligning the statutory framework with the BOEE’s current administrative rule practice but moving it from a restricted degree field to a broad, field-agnostic requirement.

Next Steps

  • As HF 502 is introduced and referred to Education, it would likely proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor action. Stakeholders may weigh in on whether broadening degree eligibility aligns with BOEE’s governance and program oversight.

Note: The summary reflects the bill text as introduced and does not incorporate any amendments that may be adopted during the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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