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HSB 147

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.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa education bill restructures teacher salary supplements and minimum pay, modifies special education out-of-state placement rules, and adjusts teacher preparation requirements and DOE duties.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 787.
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Bill Summary · HSB 147

Legislative bill overview

HSB 147 modifies Iowa's education funding and teacher compensation frameworks by adjusting how teacher salary supplement costs are calculated per pupil, revising teacher preparation requirements, establishing new protocols for out-of-state placement of special education students, and setting minimum teacher salary thresholds. The bill also expands duties assigned to the Iowa Department of Education and includes various effective date provisions for these changes.

Why is this important

Teacher compensation directly affects educator recruitment and retention in Iowa schools, while changes to special education placement procedures could significantly impact how students with disabilities access services. The modifications to Department of Education duties and salary supplement calculations will influence school district budgets and operational procedures across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Out-of-state special education placements: Restricting or regulating out-of-state placements for special education students may increase costs for school districts or limit access to specialized services unavailable within Iowa
  • Teacher salary minimums and cost calculations: Increasing minimum salaries or restructuring how supplement costs are calculated could strain district budgets, particularly in rural or lower-funded areas, while advocates argue current levels are insufficient for recruitment
  • Teacher preparation requirement changes: Modifications to teacher preparation could affect program accreditation, the pipeline of qualified educators, and potentially create credential reciprocity issues with other states

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

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