This bill amends Section 256.146 of the Code 2026 to establish new requirements for individuals applying for initial administrator licenses from the board of educational examiners (BOEE). Specifically, it mandates that applicants must have been teachers in Iowa for at least five consecutive years prior to their application and must have taught in no more than two school districts during that period. This requirement is applicable to all applications submitted to the BOEE on or after the effective date of the bill.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that administrators holding either an initial or professional administrator license must maintain their teacher license as a condition for retaining their administrator licenses. This requirement also applies to licenses granted by the BOEE on or after the effective date of the bill. These changes aim to ensure that administrators have substantial teaching experience and maintain their teaching credentials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.146