Iowa Administrative Code

11.3(1) The case must relate to alleged violation of the criteria of professional practices or the criteria of competent performance. 11.3(2) The magnitude of the alleged violation must be adequate to warrant a hearing by the board. 11.3(3) There must be sufficient evidence to su…

effective July 1, 2026.

2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

sanctions: 1. Revoke a practitioner’s license, certificate or authorization. 2. Suspend a practitioner’s license, certificate or authorization until further order of the board or for a specific period. 3. Prohibit permanently, until further order of the board, or for a specific p…

been suspended may apply to the board for reinstatement in accordance with the terms and conditions of the order of the suspension. 11.34(1) All proceedings for reinstatement will be initiated by the respondent, who will file with the board an application for reinstatement. Such …

section 256.151 to grant or deny applications for licensure. If the executive director denies an application for a license, certificate, or authorization, the executive director will send to the applicant by regular first-class mail written notice identifying the factual and lega…

a license, certificate or authorization, a notice of hearing will be issued to commence a contested case proceeding. The executive director may deny a renewal application on the same grounds as those that apply to an application for licensure described in subrules 11.35(1) throug…

256.146, 256.160, and 279.73. [ARC 8810C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

director may deny an application for a license, authorization, certificate, or statement of recognition if the applicant is currently under investigation and probable cause has been determined by the board. [ARC 8810C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to i…

11.4(1) Who may initiate. The following entities may initiate a complaint: a. Licensed practitioners. b. School human resource directors. c. Recognized educational entities or local or state professional organizations. d. Local boards of education. e. Parents or guardians of stud…

chairperson’s designee may request an investigator to investigate the complaint or report received by the board from another state, territory or other jurisdiction concerning license or certificate revocation or suspension pursuant to subrule 11.4(7); providing that the jurisdict…

take any of the following actions: 11.6(1) Reject the case. If a determination is made by the board to reject the case, the complaint will be returned to the complainant along with a statement specifying the reasons for rejection. A letter of explanation concerning the decision o…

effective July 1, 2026.

effective July 1, 2026.

effective July 1, 2026.

recognition, or authorization will be $85 unless otherwise specified below: 1. A paraeducator certificate will be $40. 2. A behind-the-wheel authorization will be $40. 3. The application fee will be waived for applicants who meet the requirements under 282—subrule 13.1(4). [ARC 8…

professional recognition, or authorization will be $85 unless otherwise specified below: 1. The renewal of the paraeducator certificate will be $40. 2. The renewal of the behind-the-wheel authorization will be $40. 3. A one-year extension of a coaching authorization will be $40. …

1. The evaluation fee for applications from out-of-state or out-of-country institutions will be $60. 2. The fee for adding an endorsement will be $50. The fee for a transcript evaluation will be $60. 3. The fee for adding an area of concentration to a paraeducator certificate wil…

statement of professional recognition, or an authorization will be $15. [ARC 8811C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

12.5(1) An additional fee of $25 per calendar month, not to exceed $150, will be imposed if an application is submitted after the date of expiration of a practitioner’s license. 12.5(2) An additional fee of $25 per calendar month, not to exceed $150, will be imposed if the practi…

12.6(1) Timeline for complete application materials to be submitted. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the executive director or designee will send a letter of deficiencies to the applicant stipulating that complete application materials will be submitted to the board of…

12.7(1) Administrator licensure sanction. If an administrator is a respondent in a complaint for violation of the code of professional conduct and ethics and the final board action results in a sanction, the administrator will be required to pay the fees that were related to proc…

13.1(1) Applicants from Iowa institutions. An applicant will complete a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and all requirements to receive a recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the designated recommending official at the recognized institution where the…

specific endorsement area and grade levels are required in addition to the content coursework listed below. 13.10(1) Agriculture. 5-12. Completion of 24 semester credit hours in agriculture and agriculture education to include: a. Foundations of vocational and career education. b…

13.2(1) Temporary initial license. A temporary initial license valid for a minimum of two years with an expiration date of June 30 may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in Iowa Code section 256.166 and rule 282—13.1(256). 13.2(2) Initial license. An i…

who meets the general requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(256) and Iowa Code section 256.163. [ARC 8812C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

issued to an applicant who: 1. Is the holder of or is eligible for a standard license as set out in rule 282—13.3(256), and 2. Provides verification of five years of successful teaching experience, and 3. Completes a master’s degree. [ARC 8812C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]…

13.5(1) Authorization. The teacher intern is authorized to teach within qualified endorsement areas approved by the board of educational examiners for teacher internships. 13.5(2) Term. The term of the teacher intern license will be one school year. This license is nonrenewable. …

exchange program license may be issued to an applicant under the following conditions: 1. The applicant has completed a teacher education program in another country. 2. The applicant is a participant in a teacher exchange program administered through the Iowa department of educat…

13.7(1) Substitute teacher requirements. A substitute license may be issued to an individual who is eligible to hold a teaching license in Iowa. 13.7(2) Validity. A substitute license is valid for five years and for not more than 90 days of teaching in one assignment during any o…

professional certificate will no longer be issued. Any permanent professional certificate issued prior to October 1, 1988, will continue in force with the endorsements and approvals appearing thereon unless revoked or suspended for cause. If a permanent professional certificate i…

13.9(1) Teacher—prekindergarten-kindergarten. a. Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to teach at the prekindergarten- kindergarten level. Applicants for this endorsement will also hold the teacher—elementary classroom endorsement set forth in this rule or …

education are required for each endorsement in this rule unless otherwise stated, including evidence-based reading instruction; direct and explicit literacy strategies; systematic and sequential approaches to teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and text com…

14.2(1) Special education consultant. Applicants who desire to serve as consultants serving deaf or hard-of-hearing or visually disabled students will hold the respective special education instructional endorsement. Applicants will meet the following requirements: a. Master’s deg…

16.1(1) SPR. The following statements of professional recognition may be obtained by first obtaining licensure from the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing and do not permit service as a teacher: a. School audiologist. b. Speech-language pathologist. c. School nurse…

to pupils from birth to age 21 who are deaf or hard of hearing. The person is required to obtain a professional service license or SPR from the board of educational examiners. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

language pathologist to pupils from birth to age 21. The person is required to obtain a professional service license or SPR from the board of educational examiners. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

students, including providing medical treatment as allowed under the authority granted by virtue of holding a license from the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. Applicants will also pass the registered nurse examination. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25…

therapist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have physical impairments. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

to pupils from birth to age 21 who have physical impairments. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

worker to pupils from birth to age 21 and will hold a licensed independent social worker (LISW) or licensed master social worker (LMSW) license. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

pupils from birth to age 21. [ARC 8815C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

228.1 will obtain an SPR from the board of educational examiners to be employed by or provide services to an accredited public or private school. The holder of this authorization can serve as a mental health professional to pupils from birth to age 21. Social workers will instead…

18.1(1) Applicants from Iowa institutions. The applicant will complete all degree and coursework requirements to receive a recommendation for the specific license and endorsement(s) from the designated recommending official at the recognized institution where the preparation was …

expiration date of June 30 may be issued to an applicant who meets the general requirements set forth in rule 282—18.1(256). [ARC 8816C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

years may be issued to an applicant who does all of the following: 18.3(1) Completes the requirements in rule 282—18.1(256). 18.3(2) Successfully meets each standard pursuant to rule 281—83.10(284A). 18.3(3) Completes one year of administrative experience in an Iowa public school…