This bill mandates that school district administrators in Iowa provide instruction to students, with specific teaching requirements based on the number of schools within the district. For districts with two or more high schools, three or more middle schools, or four or more elementary schools, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and department heads must teach at least one one-semester class every three years. High school and middle school principals are required to teach at least three one-semester classes in the same timeframe, while elementary school principals must teach at least two subject areas in an elementary class for one semester every three years. Similar requirements are outlined for assistant principals and other administrative roles, with variations based on the number of schools in the district.

The bill also establishes 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 a hearing by the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE), which could lead to disciplinary actions, including license suspension. Additionally, the bill specifies that administrators must hold a valid license with the appropriate endorsement for the instruction they provide. The definition of "administrator" is clarified to include those licensed to coordinate or supervise educational programs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.146