Iowa Administrative Code

as required by Iowa Code section 284.10. [ARC 8817C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

administrator or evaluator license, an applicant will complete the requirements as specified in rule 281—83.4(284). [ARC 8817C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

completion of the evaluator training required in Iowa Code section 284.10. An individual holding the evaluator license may convert this license to an endorsement on an administrator license. The fee for this conversion process will equal the fee for license renewal. [ARC 8817C, I…

certificate with an administrator endorsement will also hold a valid evaluator license if the person serves as an administrator who evaluates licensed personnel. [ARC 8817C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 256 and 284. [Fil…

incorporates by this reference all such matters in Iowa Code chapter 17A that deal with rulemaking or petitions for rulemaking. [ARC 8801C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

2.2(1) General. Petitions for rulemaking and inquiries about board rules and the rulemaking process may be directed to Legal Consultant, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, 701 East Court Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. 2.2(2) Comments on proposed rules. Any public comm…

this chapter, including documents bearing electronic signatures. [ARC 8801C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 256.146 and chapter 17A. [Filed 10/6/75, Notice 8/25/75—published 10/20/75, effective 11/24/75] [Filed emergency 7/…

recognition. 20.1(1) Validity. A renewed license is valid only from and after the date of issuance until the expiration date. 20.1(2) Child abuse training. Every renewal applicant will provide a valid certificate of child abuse training approved by the department of health and hu…

20.2(1) Initial license renewals. The temporary initial teaching license, initial teaching license, initial professional service license, or initial administrator license may be renewed twice if the experience requirement for conversion has not been met. The second renewal will r…

20.3(1) Approved renewal credit options. a. One credit may be earned for each semester hour of college credit completed related to education or any endorsement area. b. Renewal credits may be earned for each licensure renewal course or activity completed as approved through guide…

20.4(1) For licenses, authorizations, and certificates that require renewal credits, a one-year Class A extension may be issued if the applicant needs more time to complete the renewal requirements. Other authorizations may be extended with the approval of the executive director.…

20.5(1) Application for licensure renewal program. a. The application will describe a minimum of ten planned licensure renewal credit courses or five administrator renewal credit courses per year at a minimum of 15 contact hours each that are evidence- based and model best practi…

academic years and is nonrenewable, may be issued under the following conditions: 21.1(1) Endorsement in progress. The individual has a valid teaching license other than a teacher intern license, a professional administrator license, or a professional service license and is seeki…

been met for the Class B license for a teaching endorsement, an executive director decision license may be issued for one academic year if requested by the employer and if the employer can demonstrate that a candidate with the proper endorsement was not found after a diligent sea…

21.3(1) Adding an endorsement. To add an endorsement to an existing license, the applicant will follow one of these options: a. Option 1. Receive the Iowa education institution’s recommendation that the current approved program requirements or state minimum requirements for the e…

sport in a middle school, junior high school, or high school. 22.1(1) Requirements. Applicants for the coaching authorization will have completed the following requirements: a. Content requirements. (1) Successful completion of the required coursework pursuant to Iowa Code sectio…

allows individuals to teach iJAG coursework in grades 7-12. 22.10(1) Requirements. a. The applicant will have completed a baccalaureate degree. b. The applicant will have completed a board of educational examiners-approved iJAG training program consisting of the following compone…

program supervisor authorization is only valid for service or employment as a work-based learning program supervisor in grades 9-12. 22.11(1) Requirements for the work-based learning program supervisor authorization. a. The applicant will provide verification of completion of the…

pupils with a visual impairment, including those pupils who are deaf-blind. 22.12(1) Initial orientation and mobility authorization. An applicant will: a. Hold a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an approved state program in orientation and mobility or equivalent coursework. …

area education agency wishing to offer the semester credit or contact hours for the issuance or renewal of authorizations in this chapter will submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by a…

teaching or administrator licensure. Conditional licenses may not be added to authorizations. Additional endorsement areas may not be added unless otherwise stated. [ARC 8820C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 256. [Filed 12/…

22.2(1) Requirements. Applicants for the substitute authorization will meet the requirements pursuant to Iowa Code section 256.165 and complete an approved substitute authorization workshop consisting of the following components and totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours: a. Classr…

22.3(1) Requirements for the initial career and technical authorization. a. Applicants will meet one of the following qualifications: (1) Have 6,000 hours of recent and relevant experience; (2) Have 4,000 hours of recent and relevant experience if the applicant holds a baccalaure…

22.4(1) Requirements for an initial native language teacher authorization. a. The applicant will have completed a baccalaureate degree or higher. b. The applicant will provide a recommendation from a school administrator verifying that the school wishes to hire the applicant. Bef…

22.5(1) Requirements for the initial content specialist authorization. a. The applicant will have completed a master’s degree or higher in an endorsement area. b. The applicant will provide a recommendation from a school administrator verifying that the school wishes to hire the …

22.6(1) Requirements for an initial school business official authorization. Applicants for an initial school business official authorization will have completed the following requirements: a. Education. Applicants will have a minimum of an associate’s degree in business or accoun…

22.7(1) Application for authorization. The following persons will obtain an authorization: a. A Model 1 school administration manager (SAM): a person who is hired to be a full-time SAM and who is authorized to assume the responsibilities of a SAM; b. A Model 2 SAM: a person whose…

allows an individual to administer any student activity program in a K-12 school setting. 22.8(1) Requirements. Applicants for the activities administration authorization will meet the following requirements: a. Degree. A baccalaureate degree or higher related to athletics, physi…

authorization is only valid for service or employment as a charter school administrator. 22.9(1) Requirements for the initial charter school administrator authorization. a. The applicant will provide a recommendation from an Iowa charter school governing board verifying that the …

23.1(1) Applicants for the behind-the-wheel driving instructor authorization will meet the requirements set forth by the department of transportation pursuant to rule 761—634.6(321). 23.1(2) To be eligible to provide classroom instruction, holders of the behind-the-wheel driving …

from the date of issuance. The behind-the-wheel driving instructor authorization is valid only if the holder continues to be qualified under subrule 23.1(1). [ARC 8821C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

university, community college, or area education agency wishing to offer the behind-the-wheel driving instructor authorization will submit course descriptions to the department of transportation for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in cour…

completes the paraeducator preparation program from a recognized Iowa paraeducator-approved program will have the recommendation from the designated certifying official at the recognized area education agency, local education agency, community college, or institution of higher ed…

24.2(1) Applicants will possess a minimum of a high school diploma or a graduate equivalent diploma. 24.2(2) Applicants will have successfully completed at least 90 clock hours of training in the areas of behavior management, exceptional child and at-risk child behavior, collabor…

optional. Applicants will currently hold or have previously held an Iowa paraeducator generalist certificate. Applicants may complete one or more areas of concentration but will complete at least 45 clock hours in each area of concentration, with the exception of the substitute a…

the prekindergarten through grade 12 advanced paraeducator certificate will have met the following requirements: 24.4(1) Currently hold or have previously held an Iowa paraeducator generalist certificate. 24.4(2) Possess an associate’s degree or have earned 62 semester hours of c…

minimum standards of practice for all licensed practitioners as defined in Iowa Code chapter 256. The adherence to certain professional and ethical standards is essential to maintaining the integrity of the education profession. [ARC 8823C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25]

“Administrative and supervisory personnel” means any licensed employee such as a superintendent, associate superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, associate principal, assistant principal, or other person who does not have as a primary duty the instruction of pupils …

federal, state, and local laws applicable to the fulfillment of professional obligations. Violation of federal, state, or local laws in the fulfillment of professional obligations constitutes unprofessional and unethical conduct that can result in disciplinary action by the board…

unprofessional and unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction. The board acknowledges that the discharge of professional obligations should occur in recognition of certain fundamental rights and responsibilities. Accordingly, the board recognizes the following rights and …

1. The educator has a right to be licensed and endorsed under professional standards established and enforced by the board. 2. The educator has a right to refuse assignments for which the educator is not legally authorized, in terms of holding a valid Iowa license with the approp…

responsibilities: 1. The educator has a responsibility to maintain and improve the educator’s professional competence. 2. The educator has a responsibility to accept only those assignments for which the educator is legally authorized. 3. The educator has a responsibility to provi…

following areas but does not permit service as a teacher: 1. School counselor. 2. School psychologist. 3. Speech-language pathologist. 4. Supervisor of special education (support). 5. Director of special education of an area education agency. 6. School social worker. 7. School au…

27.2(1) Initial professional service license. An initial professional service license valid for a minimum of two years with an expiration date of June 30 may be issued to an applicant for licensure who has a master’s degree in a recognized professional educational service area se…

27.3(1) Professional school counselor—K-8 and 5-12. a. Program requirements. (1) Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. (2) Completion of an approved human relations component. (3) Completion of an approved exceptional learner component. b. Content. C…

Rules on Agency Procedure relating to declaratory orders, the following amendments and exceptions apply: 1. In lieu of “(designate agency)” insert “Iowa board of educational examiners”. 2. In lieu of “(designate office)” insert “701 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319”. 3. …

File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.