Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF116

Introduced
1/24/23  
Introduced
1/24/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to certain specified skilled trades, including modifying provisions related to economic development authority internship programs, the Iowa summer youth corps program, college student aid commission programs, the senior year plus program, the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics collaborative initiative established at the university of northern Iowa, and curricula provided in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools to include the skilled trades, and including applicability provisions.

Impact

The bill signifies a shift in educational policy within Iowa, emphasizing the importance of skilled trades as a vital part of the economic landscape. By mandating that school districts include skilled trades in their curricula, SF116 aims to diversify the skill sets of future workers and address the current shortage of skilled labor in these fields. Additionally, it calls for data collection on the representation of women and minorities in skilled trades education programs, which could lead to more inclusive practices and opportunities.

Summary

Senate File 116 aims to enhance education and workforce development in Iowa by integrating skilled trades into various existing programs and initiatives. The bill modifies provisions concerning economic development authority internship programs to include placements for students studying skilled trades. Specifically, it supports trades like welding, plumbing, and automotive mechanics, ensuring that students have pathways to permanent positions with Iowa employers. This fosters a better alignment between education systems and labor market needs, ultimately contributing to the state's economic vitality.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SF116 may arise from concerns about adequately funding and supporting the necessary educational changes and resources. While proponents laud its potential for enhancing job readiness among students, critics could question whether the bill addresses broader systemic issues such as resource equity across different school districts. Implementation challenges may also be a topic of debate, particularly regarding the collaboration between community colleges and universities in developing effective programs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF78

A bill for an act relating to certain specified skilled trades, including modifying provisions related to department of workforce development internship programs, the Iowa summer youth corps program, college student aid commission programs, the senior year plus program, the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics collaborative initiative within the innovation division of the department of education, and curricula provided in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools to include the skilled trades, and including applicability provisions.

IA HF2396

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program, Iowa workforce grant and incentive program, vocational-technical tuition grant program, the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and the gap tuition assistance program, and making appropriations.

IA HF2713

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for the school start date, training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 735; See HF 2754.)

IA HSB735

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children, education savings accounts, the school start date, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2713, HF 2754.)

IA SF2175

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children, education savings accounts, the school start date, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2425, SF 2501.)

IA HSB610

A bill for an act relating to computer science education, including high school curricula and graduation requirements, practitioner preparation programs, and college admissions, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2540.)

IA SF2425

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children, education savings accounts, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 2175; See SF 2501.)

IA HF504

A bill for an act relating to robotics, including by establishing a robotics grant program within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics collaborative initiative and requiring the university of northern Iowa to develop a public-private partnership to support robotics competitions, and making appropriations.

IA SF58

A bill for an act relating to school lunch and breakfast programs provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF2094

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.

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