HF 2724 — A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to establish additional endorsements and authorizations.
Last action — Signed by Governor.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 02, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill requires the educational examiners board to create more endorsements and authorizations.
This bill mandates that the board of educational examiners develop additional endorsements and authorizations for educators. It aims to expand the qualifications and specialties available to teachers.
What this means for you
- Workers: For educators, this means more opportunities to specialize and advance their careers through additional endorsements.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
39 added · 59 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to House File 2724 clarify that the Board of Educational Examiners must create new endorsements and authorizations for educators. This update is important because it aims to expand the qualifications and opportunities available to teachers, potentially leading to a more diverse and skilled teaching workforce. By establishing additional endorsements, the bill seeks to better meet the evolving needs in education.
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B EI T E N A C B YT H EG E N E A S S E M O FT H S T A O F I O W A :
NEW SUBSECTION.SUBSECTION .
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((2) 2 ) Mathematics.
((3) 3 ) Science.
The board shall not grant an applicant an endorsement described in paragraph “a” unless the applicant holds a bachelor'sbachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university,university. c.
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NEW SUBSECTION.SUBSECTION .
Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing an additional kindergarten through grade twelve instructional strategist II endorsement that does not require the applicant to possess a master'smaster’s or doctoral degree as a condition of obtaining the endorsement.
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P______________________________ A______________________________ TGPAT RGRASSLEY AAMY SSINCLAIR S L E Y A M S I N C M I R Speaker of tthe l ^ House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2724, Ninety-first General Assembly.
M______________________________ EMEGHAN GNELSON H N E L S O N Chief #lerkClerk of^theof the House Approved ,_______________, 2026 K______________________________ IKIM RREYNOLDS EGovernor Y N O L D S G o v e r n o r
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Amendments
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Action History
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Signed by Governor.
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Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
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Message from Senate.
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Immediate message.
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Passed Senate, yeas 30, nays 16.
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Substituted for SF 2221.
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Placed on calendar under unfinished business.
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Read first time, attached to SF 2221.
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Message from House.
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Immediate message.
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Passed House, yeas 94, nays 2.
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Amendment H-8066 adopted.
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Amendment H-8066 filed.
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Introduced, placed on calendar.
Sponsors
- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 33% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (51)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Art Staed | Democrat | Nay |
| Catelin Drey | Democrat | Nay |
| Cindy Winckler | Democrat | Nay |
| Herman C. Quirmbach | Democrat | Nay |
| Izaah Knox | Democrat | Nay |
| Janet Petersen | Democrat | Nay |
| Janice Weiner | Democrat | Nay |
| Liz Bennett | Democrat | Nay |
| Matt Blake | Democrat | Nay |
| Mike Zimmer | Democrat | Nay |
| Molly Donahue | Democrat | Nay |
| Renee Hardman | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Trone Garriott | Democrat | Nay |
| Thomas Townsend | Democrat | Nay |
| Tony Bisignano | Democrat | Nay |
| William A. Dotzler Jr. | Democrat | Nay |
| Zach Wahls | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Adrian Dickey | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Sinclair | Republican | Yea |
| Annette Sweeney | Republican | Yea |
| Carrie Koelker | Republican | Yea |
| Charlie McClintock | Republican | Not Voting |
| Cherielynn Westrich | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Dawson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Zumbach | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Sires | Republican | Yea |
| David D. Rowley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dawn Driscoll | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Guth | Republican | Yea |
| Doug Campbell | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Whitver | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Schultz | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Reichman | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse Green | Republican | Yea |
| Julian B. Garrett | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kara Warme | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Rozenboom | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry Gruenhagen | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Alons | Republican | Yea |
| Lynn Evans | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Costello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark S. Lofgren | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Bousselot | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Klimesh | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Pike | Republican | Yea |
| Sandy Salmon | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Webster | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Shipley | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HF 2724?
- HF 2724 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
- What is the current status of HF 2724?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2026. Enacted.
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