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HSB 648

A bill for an act relating to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations.

2025-2026 Regular Session

The bill expands the Teach Iowa Scholar program by adjusting eligibility, funding allocations, and oversight to support scholars and participating districts.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2441.
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Bill Summary · HSB 648

Bill overview

  • Bill: HSB 648 (House Study Bill) for the 2025-2026 session, Iowa
  • Title: A bill for an act relating to the teach Iowa scholar program, including modifying eligibility provisions and establishing funding allocations
  • Status/action history:
    • Introduced January 29, 2026, referred to the House Education Committee
    • Subcommittee met January 29, 2026; members Behn, Henderson, and Madison
    • Subcommittee recommended passage (February 10, 2026)
    • Committee reported favorably and renumbered as HF 2441 (February 16, 2026)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to modify and expand aspects of the Teach Iowa Scholar program.
  • Focuses on eligibility criteria, program design, and how funds are allocated to support eligible scholars and participating institutions.

Key provisions and changes (core elements)

  • Eligibility provisions:
    • Revisions to who can qualify as a Teach Iowa Scholar
    • Possible changes to enrollment status, residency, educational pathways, or commitment to teach in designated subject areas or locations
    • Potential adjustments to service requirements (e.g., years of teaching in a designated district or subject area in exchange for scholarship support)
  • Funding allocations:
    • Establishment or reallocation of funding for the Teach Iowa Scholar program
    • Details likely include annual appropriations, distribution formulas, and oversight mechanisms
    • Possible requirements for institutions to participate or for scholars to pursue specific teaching pathways to receive funds
  • Program administration:
    • Roles for state agencies or boards in administering the program
    • Reporting, accountability measures, and performance metrics for scholars and participating districts
  • Other adjustments:
    • Clarifications or expansions of program scope, timelines, and compliance requirements

Who is affected

  • Prospective and current Teach Iowa Scholars:
    • Eligibility criteria and financial support eligibility may be updated
    • Obligations to teach in specific districts/subjects to retain scholarship benefits
  • Teacher preparation programs and districts:
    • Institutions that participate or partner with the program may face new reporting or funding requirements
    • Districts receiving scholars could have staffing commitments tied to program terms
  • State education agencies (e.g., Iowa Department of Education) and governing bodies:
    • Responsible for administering funds, monitoring compliance, and reporting outcomes

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Introduction and referral to House Education: January 29, 2026
  • Subcommittee recommendation: February 10, 2026
  • Committee action: February 10, 2026 (passage reported; bill renumbered to HF 2441)
  • Full House action and subsequent legislative steps would follow as per normal Iowa floor process (not specified in the provided action history)

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Access to targeted financial support for future teachers aligned with workforce needs in Iowa
  • Clarity and predictability regarding scholarship eligibility and post-graduation teaching commitments
  • Fiscal considerations for state budgeting and ongoing funding stability for the program
  • Updated accountability and reporting requirements to track program effectiveness, scholarship utilization, and teacher placement outcomes

If you’d like, I can compare HF 2441 (renumbered version) to the prior framework of the Teach Iowa Scholar program or highlight any fiscal notes or anticipated costs attached to the bill.

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

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