A bill for an act establishing the advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement competitive scholar program within the college student aid commission and making appropriations.

HF 272 establishes a tuition reimbursement program for Iowa teachers pursuing an advanced dyslexia specialist endorsement. It provides up to 75% of tuition costs (capped at two years) to teachers working in Iowa schools or area education agencies who are obtaining this endorsement. The program requires annual applications, teaching verification, and uses $335,000 in state funding for fiscal year 2025-2026. The College Student Aid Commission administers the program and reports annually on participation and spending.