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HF 2752

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

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill modifies teacher scholarship eligibility and funding to address educator workforce recruitment and retention statewide.

Subcommittee: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink, and Winckler.
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Bill Summary · HF 2752

Legislative bill overview

HF 2752 modifies Iowa's Teach Iowa Scholar Program by changing eligibility requirements and establishing new funding allocations for the scholarship initiative. The bill recently passed the Iowa House with overwhelming support (91-1) after adopting Amendment H-8330 on April 8, 2026. It now moves forward in the legislative process with appropriations consideration.

Why is this important

The Teach Iowa Scholar Program is a key workforce development tool designed to address teacher shortages by incentivizing Iowans to enter the teaching profession. Changes to eligibility and funding directly affect how many prospective teachers can access support and which demographics or geographic areas receive prioritization, ultimately influencing the state's ability to staff classrooms, especially in rural or high-need districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility changes: Modified requirements could expand access to underrepresented groups in teaching or narrow it based on academic performance, income, or service commitment, affecting different constituencies differently
  • Funding allocation specifics: How appropriated dollars are distributed across regions, grade levels, or subject areas may advantage some communities while disadvantaging others
  • Program sustainability: New funding levels may create long-term budget pressures or insufficient support for the program's stated goals of recruiting and retaining quality teachers

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

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