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.

SF 2222 requires Iowa teacher training programs to increase clinical experience for future educators starting July 1, 2027. All students in these programs must complete at least 15 hours of practice focused on supporting students with disabilities and English learners, while those seeking English learner teaching endorsements need 40 hours of specialized training. The bill also mandates a new end-of-program assessment for each teaching specialty, with results reported to the state education department and published publicly starting in 2028. This directly affects all colleges offering teacher preparation programs and prospective teachers seeking licensure in Iowa.