This bill mandates that school district administrators in Iowa provide instruction to students, thereby enhancing their engagement with the educational process. Specifically, it requires administrators in larger school districts (those with two or more high schools, three or more middle schools, or four or more elementary schools) to teach at least one class every three years, with varying requirements based on their specific roles. For instance, high school principals must teach three classes, while elementary school principals must teach two subject areas. Similar teaching requirements are established for assistant principals and other administrative roles, with some positions needing to teach more frequently.

Additionally, the bill outlines compliance measures, stating that superintendents must ensure adherence to these teaching requirements and report annually to the Department of Education. If an administrator fails to comply, they may face disciplinary action from the Board of Educational Examiners, which could include license suspension. The bill also clarifies that administrators must hold valid licenses for the instruction they provide and allows jointly employed administrators to meet the requirements for just one of the districts they serve.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.146