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IA HF2494
IA HF2494A bill for an act requiring the director of the department of education to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies.(Formerly HSB 599.)
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the director of the department of education (DE) to prepare, publish, and submit to the general assembly annual reports related to reading proficiency, mathematics proficiency, and area education agencies. The director of DE is required to prepare an annual report that includes detailed information related to the reading proficiency of students enrolled in school districts in kindergarten through grade three, including how well school districts are fulfilling the requirements established in Code section 279.68 (student progression —— intensive reading instruction —— reporting requirements), and detailed information related to the mathematics proficiency of students enrolled in school districts in kindergarten through grade six, including how well school districts are fulfilling the requirements established in Code section 279.68A (student progression —— mathematics proficiency). The director is required to submit the annual report to the general assembly on or before December 31 and publish the annual report on DE’s internet site. The director of DE is also required to prepare an annual report that includes a detailed and ongoing examination and evaluation of the impact to area education agencies, and the operations of area education agencies, made by 2024 Iowa Acts, chapter 1002. The director is required to submit the annual report to the general assembly on or before December 31 and publish the annual report on DE’s internet site.
AI Summary
This bill requires the director of the Department of Education (DE) to prepare and submit two annual reports to the state's general assembly by December 31st each year, and also to publish them on the DE's website. The first report will detail student reading proficiency in kindergarten through third grade and mathematics proficiency in kindergarten through sixth grade, specifically assessing how well school districts are meeting the requirements of Code sections 279.68 (regarding intensive reading instruction) and 279.68A (regarding mathematics proficiency). The second report will provide a thorough and ongoing evaluation of how the operations and impact of area education agencies have been affected by a specific legislative act from 2024.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 298. (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2494 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2494.html |
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