A bill for an act relating to teacher education and licensing, including by modifying provisions related to practitioner preparation programs and licenses issued by the board of educational examiners.

This bill modifies Iowa's teacher education and licensing requirements, effective July 1, 2027. It requires all teacher training programs to include 15 hours of clinical experience focused on supporting students with disabilities and English learners, while programs seeking English learner endorsements must provide 40 hours of specialized training. The Department of Education must establish a standardized end-of-program assessment to measure teacher readiness, set minimum passing scores, and publish program pass rates publicly starting in 2028. These changes directly affect teacher preparation programs at Iowa colleges, teacher candidates, and school districts hiring educators.