A bill for an act requiring the legislative council to enter into an agreement with a qualified person to conduct a review of Iowa’s public education system, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2002 requires Iowa's legislative council to hire an independent, nonpartisan reviewer (not affiliated with political parties or school districts) to conduct a comprehensive review of the state's K-12 public education system. The review must examine 30 years of trends, funding sources, school district structures, rural/urban challenges, and international education models, then propose actionable reforms for equitable funding, operational efficiency, and improved student outcomes. The reviewer must provide periodic updates and submit a final report with short- and long-term strategies, including costs and funding sources, to the legislature by January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects all Iowa public schools, teachers, and students by mandating a detailed, evidence-based analysis to inform future education policy decisions. The report will be presented to the legislature and discussed in public forums to gather feedback before implementation.