2026
Requires the workforce development board to establish a cyber and artificial intelligence workforce initiative, including support for K-12 cyber and AI literacy standards, higher education partnerships, and, subject to appropriation, a grant program for AI training programs. Directs the state board of education to oversee statewide cyber and AI education standards and frameworks from kindergarten through higher education and a voluntary school certification program, and requires the department of education to run a community cyber and AI awareness initiative.
Provisions
- Section 84A.1B, new subsection, par. aThe workforce initiative must support standards for cyber and AI literacy in the K-12 public school curriculum.
- Section 256.7, new subsection, par. cThe state board must oversee adoption of statewide cyber and AI education standards from kindergarten through higher education.
- Section 84A.1B, new subsection, par. cSubject to appropriation, the initiative must include a grant program for cyber and AI training programs at educational institutions.
Latest action: 16 Feb 2026 — Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 303.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hf-2528
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 16 Feb 2026
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- ai-literacy, curriculum-standards, funding, workforce
Would add one semester of computer science and artificial intelligence to Iowa's high school graduation requirements beginning with the 2030-2031 graduating class, require computer science standards to cover what AI is, how it works, and its societal and ethical impacts, and require educator preparation programs to include computer science, AI, and computational thinking. The House Education Committee bill was placed on the House calendar with no further recorded action.
Provisions
- Sec. 1, amending Iowa Code 256.7(26)(a)Would require one semester (or equivalent) of computer science and artificial intelligence for graduation, beginning with the 2030-2031 graduating class.
- Sec. 2Would require computer science and AI standards at all grade levels to include instruction on AI concepts and impacts.
- Sec. 13, amending Iowa Code 256.16(1)Would require practitioner preparation programs to include preparation in computer science, AI, and computational thinking.
Latest action: 16 Feb 2026 — Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 305.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hf-2540
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 16 Feb 2026
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- ai-literacy, curriculum-standards, educator-training
Requires community colleges, school districts, and Board of Regents institutions to adopt policies describing when students may use artificial intelligence in class and coursework, when employees may use it for work duties, and what AI uses are prohibited. Requires the policies to be published online and sent to the Department of Education or the Board of Regents, which must post them.
Provisions
- Section 260C.14, new subsectionEach community college must adopt an AI policy covering student and employee use and prohibitions.
- Section 262.9, new subsectionThe Board of Regents must direct its institutions to adopt AI policies.
- New section 279.89Each school district board must adopt an AI policy covering student and employee use and prohibitions.
Latest action: 26 Jan 2026 — Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 150.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hf-2153
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 26 Jan 2026
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- academic-integrity, instructional-use, local-policy-requirement
Requires the workforce development board to establish a cyber and artificial intelligence workforce initiative, including support for K-12 cyber and AI literacy standards, higher education partnerships, and, subject to appropriation, a grant program for AI training programs. Directs the state board of education to oversee statewide cyber and AI education standards and frameworks from kindergarten through higher education and a voluntary school certification program, and requires the department of education to run a community cyber and AI awareness initiative.
Provisions
- Section 84A.1B, new subsection, par. aThe workforce initiative must support standards for cyber and AI literacy in the K-12 public school curriculum.
- Section 256.7, new subsection, par. cThe state board must oversee adoption of statewide cyber and AI education standards from kindergarten through higher education.
- Section 84A.1B, new subsection, par. cSubject to appropriation, the initiative must include a grant program for cyber and AI training programs at educational institutions.
Latest action: 16 Feb 2026 — Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2528.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hsb-609
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 22 Jan 2026
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- ai-literacy, curriculum-standards, funding, workforce
Expands computer science graduation requirements and standards to computer science and artificial intelligence, requiring that instruction at all levels cover what AI is, how it works, how to design it, its societal impact, and ethical considerations. Requires students to complete one-half unit of computer science and AI, adds reporting on AI courses and teachers, and opens a professional development fund to AI education; per its title, it also addresses practitioner preparation programs and college admissions.
Provisions
- Section amending computer science standards (number not in text)Computer science and AI standards must include instruction on the fundamentals of AI and its ethics.
- Section amending graduation requirements (number not in text)All students must complete one-half unit of computer science and AI to graduate.
- Section amending professional development fund (number not in text)Schools may apply for fund moneys for teacher professional development in computer science and AI education.
Latest action: 28 Jan 2026 — Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-sf-2094
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 22 Jan 2026
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- ai-literacy, curriculum-standards, educator-training, funding
2025
Regulates high-risk artificial intelligence systems used in consequential decisions, which include enrollment in education or an educational opportunity, by requiring developer documentation, deployer impact assessments and annual reviews for algorithmic discrimination, and disclosure of AI interactions. Also addresses AI-generated election materials.
Provisions
- New chapter, definition of "consequential decision"Defines consequential decisions to include enrollment in education or an educational opportunity.
- New chapter, deployer impact assessmentDeployer impact assessments must analyze and mitigate risks of algorithmic discrimination.
Latest action: 6 Mar 2025 — Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 3. H.J. 545.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hsb-294
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 4 Mar 2025
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- admissions, equity-access, institutional-operations
Requires approved practitioner preparation programs to include preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking appropriate to the grade level and subject the candidate will teach, through a dedicated course or module or integration into the program. Requires the state board of regents to develop and distribute guidance to institutions on incorporating this preparation.
Provisions
- Section 256.16, new paragraph oTeacher preparation programs must include preparation in computer science, AI, and computational thinking.
- New subsection on guidance to practitioner preparation programsThe state board of regents must develop and distribute guidance on incorporating AI preparation into practitioner programs.
Latest action: 20 Feb 2025 — Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Record ID
- us-ia-2025-2026-hf-252
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Introduced
- 6 Feb 2025
- Level
- K-12, Higher ed
- Topics
- educator-training
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| Record | Requires AI literacy instruction | Adds AI to content standards or frameworks | Creates an AI course or graduation requirement | Requires districts or institutions to adopt an AI policy | Directs an agency to issue guidance or a model policy | Requires or funds educator AI professional development | Adds AI to educator preparation or licensure | Restricts AI vendors' use of student data | Prohibits AI from replacing licensed educators | Limits or bans AI tools in instruction | Sets academic integrity rules for AI use | Regulates AI in grading, testing, or proctoring | Sets procurement or vetting standards for AI tools | Addresses deepfakes involving students or staff | Protections for minors using AI chatbots | Creates a task force, council, or study | Appropriates funding, creates a grant program, or sets grant priorities | Creates an AI workforce, pathway, or credential program | Regulates AI in admissions decisions | Requires disclosure of AI use to students or families | Requires bias review or equitable access | Count |
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| HF 2528 A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education related to cyber and artificial intelligence.(Formerly HSB 609.) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HF 2540 An Act relating to computer science and artificial intelligence education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HF 2153 A bill for an act requiring community colleges, school districts, and institutions under the control of the state board of regents to adopt policies related to the use of artificial intelligence by students and employees | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HSB 609 A bill for an act modifying the duties of the workforce development board, state board of education, and department of education related to cyber and artificial intelligence.(See HF 2528.) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SF 2094 A bill for an act relating to computer science and artificial intelligence education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, practitioner preparation programs, and college admissions, and including applicability provisions | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HSB 294 A bill for an act relating to artificial intelligence, including the use of artificial intelligence to create materials related to elections and protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems, and making penalties applicable | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HF 252 A bill for an act incorporating preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the preparation required in approved practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Records with this provision |
| Date | Record | Action (as recorded) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | HF 2528 | Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 303. |
| 16 Feb 2026 | HF 2540 | Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 305. |
| 16 Feb 2026 | HSB 609 | Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2528. |
| 11 Feb 2026 | HSB 609 | Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 264. |
| 11 Feb 2026 | HSB 609 | Committee vote: Yeas, 13. Nays, 6. Excused, 2. H.J. 265. |
| 29 Jan 2026 | HSB 609 | Subcommittee recommends passage. |
| 28 Jan 2026 | SF 2094 | Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. |
| 27 Jan 2026 | SF 2094 | Subcommittee: Gruenhagen, Donahue, and Pike. S.J. 149. |
| 27 Jan 2026 | SF 2094 | Subcommittee Meeting: 01/28/2026 2:30PM Room 217 Conference Room. |
| 26 Jan 2026 | HF 2153 | Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 150. |
| 26 Jan 2026 | HSB 609 | Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2026 12:00PM House Lounge. |
| 22 Jan 2026 | HSB 609 | By COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 22 Jan 2026 | HSB 609 | Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 144. |
| 22 Jan 2026 | HSB 609 | Subcommittee: Gehlbach, Matson and Sitzmann. H.J. 147. |
| 22 Jan 2026 | SF 2094 | Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 130. |
| 6 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Subcommittee recommends passage. |
| 6 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 545. |
| 6 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 3. H.J. 545. |
| 4 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | By COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 4 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 501. |
| 4 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Subcommittee: Sorensen, Baeth and Wood. H.J. 503. |
| 4 Mar 2025 | HSB 294 | Subcommittee Meeting: 03/06/2025 8:00AM House Lounge 2. |
| 20 Feb 2025 | HF 252 | Subcommittee recommends passage. |
| 17 Feb 2025 | HF 252 | Subcommittee Meeting: 02/20/2025 8:00AM RM 19. |
| 11 Feb 2025 | HF 252 | Subcommittee: Ingels, Kurth and Weldon. H.J. 291. |
| 6 Feb 2025 | HF 252 | Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 259. |
| Body | Type | ID | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Legislature | Legislature | us-ia-legislature | 7 |
| Board of Regents, State of Iowa | Higher-ed agency | us-ia-higher-ed-agency | 0 |
| Iowa Department of Education | K-12 agency | us-ia-k12-agency | 0 |
| Office of the Governor of Iowa | Governor's office | us-ia-governor | 0 |