Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2260

Introduced

2/8/24

Refer

2/15/24

Introduced

2/8/24

Refer

2/15/24

Caption

A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 3143; See SF 2411.)

Impact

The bill modifies provisions related to career and technical education, including allowing school districts to integrate work-based learning into their curriculums when school is not in session. It encourages development in vocational training programs and facilitates pathways for students to gain relevant work experience in various industries. Additionally, changes to student teaching requirements could expedite the teacher training process, allowing those with substitute qualifications to fulfill less time in traditional student teaching roles, thereby potentially increasing the number of educators entering the workforce.

Summary

Senate File 2260 relates to work-based learning and makes significant changes to the framework of career and technical education in Iowa. Notably, it repeals existing provisions associated with regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network. Instead, it establishes a new Workforce Opportunity Fund within the Department of Workforce Development to enhance funding and support for workforce training and educational initiatives. The bill aims to improve collaboration between educational entities and the workforce, thereby increasing employment opportunities for students.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to enhance educational opportunities and better align training with job market needs, it has faced criticism regarding its approach. Opponents argue that repealing existing workforce initiatives may lead to a disjointed framework for career development and limit local adaptability in addressing specific regional workforce demands. The focus on a central fund raises concerns about equitable distribution of resources across different districts, possibly leaving less affluent areas at a disadvantage.

Latest IA SF2260 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SSB3143

Related A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and making appropriations.(See SF 2260, SF 2411.)

IA SF2411

Similar To A bill for an act relating to work-based learning, including by repealing provisions related to regional industry sector partnerships and the statewide work-based learning intermediary network, establishing the workforce opportunity fund within the department of workforce development, modifying provisions related to career and technical education, student teacher requirements for students with substitute teaching or para-educator experience, the unemployment compensation reserve fund, and the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 2260, SSB 3143.) Effective date: 05/16/2024, 07/01/2024.

Previously Filed As

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 SF222

A bill for an act relating to workforce training, unemployment insurance, adult education, and other functions and programs of the department of workforce development, the workforce development board, and local workforce development boards, and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 1068; See SF 603.)

IA SSB1068

IA HF2458

A bill for an act establishing the teacher and para-educator grant program within the department of workforce development, and making appropriations.

IA HSB68

IA AB2466

Strong Workforce Program: work-based learning opportunities: regional consortia.

IA HF722

A bill for an act relating to workforce training, unemployment insurance, and other functions and programs of the department of workforce development, the workforce development board, and local workforce development boards.(Formerly HSB 68.)

IA AB323

Strong Workforce Program: work-based learning opportunities.

IA SF603

A bill for an act relating to workforce compensation and training, unemployment insurance, and other functions and programs of the department of workforce development, the workforce development board, and local government entities, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 222, SSB 1068.) Effective date: 03/28/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA SF2168

A bill for an act relating to workforce matters including apprenticeships and other career training, unemployment insurance, and membership of the state workforce development board, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3044.) Effective date: 06/30/2026, 07/01/2026

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