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SF 442

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education reform bill modifying teacher salaries, preparation standards, and special education placement procedures; withdrawn after amendment in April 2025.

Withdrawn.
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Bill Summary · SF 442

Legislative bill overview

SF 442 is a comprehensive education reform bill that modifies multiple aspects of Iowa's education system, including how teacher salary supplements are calculated, teacher preparation and certification requirements, placement procedures for students with special education needs in out-of-state facilities, departmental duties, and minimum teacher salary standards. The bill was withdrawn on April 9, 2025, after undergoing amendments and being substituted with HF 787.

Why is this important

These changes directly affect teacher compensation and recruitment/retention in Iowa schools, the training pipeline for educators, and the care and placement of students with significant special needs. The modifications to salary calculations and minimum wages influence both educational quality and state budget allocation, while special education placement procedures affect vulnerable student populations and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Teacher salary implications: Changes to supplement calculations and minimum salary provisions could either burden local districts with increased costs or be viewed as insufficient by educators seeking competitive wages
  • Teacher preparation standards: Modifications to certification requirements may affect the pool of qualified teachers and could create transitions for existing educators
  • Special education placement: Out-of-state placement procedures raise concerns about access to services, family involvement, due process protections, and whether students are being appropriately served in their home state or unnecessarily institutionalized

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

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