Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF252 — A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 259.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/20/2025 8:00AM RM 19.

  3. Subcommittee: Ingels, Kurth and Weldon. H.J. 291.

  4. Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 259.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HF252 do?
A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.
Who sponsors HF252?
HF252 is sponsored by Chad Ingels (Republican).
What is the current status of HF252?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF252?
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