A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions.

HB 147 modifies several Iowa education policies. It establishes tiered school district funding based on enrollment size to help districts meet new minimum teacher salary requirements ($50,000 starting, $62,000 for 12+ years experience) by adjusting state aid. The bill also requires teacher preparation programs to include specific pre-teaching field experiences (80 hours for initial programs, 50 hours for interns) and clarifies criteria for out-of-state special education placements, including health care eligibility and residency requirements. These changes directly affect Iowa school districts, teachers, and students requiring special education services. The bill takes effect upon enactment.