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 requires Iowa teacher training programs to add specific clinical experiences starting July 2027: all candidates must complete 15 hours focused on supporting students with disabilities and English learners, while those seeking English learner endorsements need 40 hours. It also mandates a new end-of-program assessment to measure teaching readiness in specific subject areas, with passing scores set by the state department. Programs must provide remediation for students who don't meet standards, and the department will publish pass rates and improvement efforts online starting 2028. These changes directly affect teacher training institutions and new teacher candidates seeking licensure.