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SF 2320: Concurrent Enrollment Modality

Provides that if a community college offers the course using both instruction that is delivered in person and primarily over the internet, the student is required to enroll in the

SF 2406: Charter Schools

Makes changes to charter schools and eliminates innovation zone schools. Increases the funding for charter schools. Allows charter school students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities at public HS.

SF 2413: Highschool Government Instruction

Requires school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to offer and teach one-half unit of United States government instruction as part of the required five units of social studies instruction in

HF 2610: Postsecondary Pathways

Renames the career and technical education services areas as content areas and requires DE to ensure that the six content areas in the high school career and technical education program

HF 2711: Affirmative Action Restrictions

Bill strikes provisions of state policy to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system where those remedies are appropriate, and the various requirements relating to

SF 2169: Apprenticeship Sponsors

Adds intermediary sponsors for apprenticeships; a class of entities that provide apprenticeship training under Code chapter 84D and that are subject to registration with the Iowa office of apprenticeships. Including

HF 2230: Teacher Preparation

Assessments: Requires schools to give teacher candidates an assessment to be used to determine whether the candidate meets the competency requirements. Requires DOE to develop and distribute the assessment. Includes requirements on

HF 2361: General Education Requirements

Requires the Regent schools to require survey courses in American history and American government. Includes requirements for the Center for Intellectual Freedom on coursework. Includes requirements for public debates and

HF 2466: Iowa Skilled Workforce Act

Requires IWD to update the list of high-demand jobs once every five years in collaboration with community colleges when selecting and prioritizing such jobs. Changes wage requirement to "a competitive