A bill for an act requiring the board of educational examiners to issue certificates when directed by the board of directors of a school district to individuals who have attained a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and who have expertise or significant professional experience in a subject area that allows the individual to provide instruction in that subject area to students enrolled in the school district in grades nine through twelve.

This bill allows school districts in Iowa to hire qualified non-traditional instructors for grades 9-12 without standard teaching licenses. It requires the Board of Educational Examiners to issue certificates to individuals with a bachelor's degree and relevant expertise or professional experience in a subject area (like math, science, or career fields), provided school districts verify subject mastery through tests or industry credentials. School districts must conduct background checks, assign supervising teachers, and report certificate usage by subject and grade level. The bill limits core subject instructors to three years of certification (renewable annually if effective) and ensures these instructors have similar rights as licensed teachers. It directly affects school districts, non-traditional educators, and students in affected classrooms.