This bill modifies the responsibilities of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education in Iowa to enhance the state's workforce in cyber and artificial intelligence. It mandates the workforce development board to establish a comprehensive initiative that includes developing standards for cyber and AI literacy in K-12 education, fostering partnerships between higher education institutions and private industry for internships and specialized programs, and creating a grant program to support training initiatives and career transitions for professionals into cyber and AI fields.

Additionally, the state board of education is tasked with overseeing the implementation of educational frameworks that prioritize federal funding, establish statewide standards for cyber and AI literacy, and develop consistent educational standards from K-12 through higher education. The bill also introduces a voluntary certification program for educational institutions to recognize compliance with established standards. Furthermore, the department of education is required to implement a community education initiative focused on cyber and AI awareness, which includes creating a digital resource hub and tailored marketing campaigns for various demographic groups.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 84A.1B, 256.7, 256.9