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IA HF2528: A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education related to cyber and… Verified

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A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education related to cyber and artificial intelligence.(Formerly HSB 609.)

AI Summary

HF2528 modifies the duties of Iowa's workforce development and education boards to enhance cyber and AI literacy and training programs, including a voluntary certification for schools.

Business Impact

If you operate in Iowa and employ in tech fields, you must align with new AI training standards by the next academic year or risk losing funding.

State
Iowa
Bill Number
HF2528
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 16, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 18, 2026
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Education Workforce Development

Topics How we classify →

Comprehensive AIRegulates AI broadly across sectors with governance, impact assessments, and enforcement. Click to see full definition → AI in EducationCovers AI in student assessment, admissions, or school surveillance. Click to see full definition →

What This Means

House File 2528 aims to enhance Iowa's workforce capabilities in cyber and artificial intelligence. It introduces a voluntary certification program for schools and educational frameworks from K-12 to higher education, focusing on literacy and training programs. This bill will affect educational institutions and businesses involved in tech training and workforce development.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 303.

Bill Sponsors

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Compliance Checklist

Develop and implement AI literacy standards in K-12 curriculum
Who: Department of Education in conjunction with the workforce development board
Deadline: By the next academic year
Penalty: Potential loss of federal funding
Establish partnerships for internships and specialized programs
Who: Institutions of higher learning and private industry
Deadline: Ongoing as funding allows
Penalty: Limited access to grant programs

Related & Companion Bills

Iowa HSB609 — A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce dev… →

Full Legal Analysis

House File 2528 modifies the responsibilities of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education in Iowa to address the growing needs in cyber and artificial intelligence sectors. The bill requires the establishment of a comprehensive initiative that includes developing standards for AI literacy in K-12 education, facilitating partnerships for internships and specialized programs, and creating grant programs for educational institutions. The state board of education is tasked with overseeing the implementation of educational frameworks that prioritize federal funding and establish statewide standards for AI literacy. Additionally, the department of education will develop community education initiatives to raise awareness about cyber and AI issues. A voluntary certification program for schools is introduced, based on self-attestation, allowing educational institutions to align with the new standards and initiatives at their discretion.

Official Source

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Related Topics

Comprehensive AI AI in Education

Affected Industries

Technology Education

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