This bill amends existing laws regarding continuing education requirements for licensed professions in Iowa. It establishes that continuing education requirements must relate directly to the practice of the licensed profession and allows for completion through electronic means. Additionally, it stipulates that there will be no renewal requirement for practitioners who have been employed for at least ten years and hold a master's or doctoral degree, unless they possess an evaluator approval endorsement, which must be renewed every ten years.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits any continuing education requirements that are not directly related to the practice of the licensed profession. It specifically mandates that the Iowa Supreme Court adopt or amend court rules for continuing education requirements for licensed attorneys to ensure they also do not include unrelated requirements. This legislation aims to streamline and focus continuing education for various licensed professions, enhancing relevance and practicality for practitioners.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.146, 272C.2