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IA HF2454
IA HF2454A bill for an act relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill allows a school district, accredited nonpublic school, charter school, or innovation zone school to employ a person who has a temporary license in mental health counseling to provide mental health counseling services to students.
AI Summary
This bill allows school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to hire individuals who hold a temporary license in mental health counseling to provide mental health counseling services to students, provided these counselors are supervised by a qualified professional as determined by the board. A temporary license in mental health counseling can be obtained by someone who has met all requirements for full licensure except for the postgraduate supervised clinical experience, and this temporary license is valid for three years and can be renewed at the board's discretion.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Tracy Ehlert (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Elinor Levin (D)*,
Heather Matson (D)*,
Angel Ramirez (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 292. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2454 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2454.html |
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