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IA HF252: A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in…

In Committee Iowa · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 14, 2026 · official bill text

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A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions.

In one paragraph

Iowa's HF 252 would require approved teacher (practitioner) preparation programs to include preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence and computational thinking, and would direct the Board of Regents to issue guidance. It applies to students admitted on or after July 1, 2026. A House subcommittee recommended passage February 20, 2025; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, Iowa colleges and universities with approved teacher preparation programs would need to add computer science, AI and computational thinking content for students admitted from July 1, 2026.

Key provisions

  1. Code 256.16(1): beginning July 1, 2026, approved practitioner preparation programs must include preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence and computational thinking suited to the grade level and subject the student will teach.
  2. An institution may satisfy the requirement with a dedicated course or module or by integrating the content into the existing program.
  3. Code 262.9: the state board of regents must develop and distribute guidance to institutions with approved practitioner preparation programs.
  4. Applicability: applies to students admitted to an approved practitioner preparation program on or after July 1, 2026.
  5. Status: introduced February 6, 2025; House subcommittee recommended passage February 20, 2025.

Latest legislative action

Feb 20, 2025. Subcommittee recommends passage.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor HD-068

Topics and industries

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Affected industries

Education

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