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Read. Follow. Verify.Iowa Legislature mandates K-6 math screening and targeted intervention plans for struggling students
Last action · June 2, 2025: Signed by Governor . H.J. 1227 .
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What This Bill Does
Iowa school districts must screen all kindergarten through grade six students at least three times a year for math proficiency and provide personalized intervention plans for students identified as . Teacher preparation programs are also required to include specific mathematics instructional methods in their coursework.
Elementary schools face new testing schedules and mandatory monitoring for students who fall behind, while teacher training programs must alter their curricula ahead of the department's July 1, 2025 deadline for a state math plan.
- Senate File 450 originates from Senate Study Bill 1092 and modifies educational requirements regarding mathematics instruction and teacher preparation programs in Iowa. context
Who It Affects
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students enrolled in kindergarten through grade six
Students are subject to mandatory math screening three times a year and receive specialized assessment and intervention plans if classified as persistently at risk.
school districts
School districts must administer approved math screeners, track student progress, create personalized plans, and fund compliance costs from state school foundation aid.
higher education institutions providing practitioner preparation
Institutions must incorporate coursework and competency demonstrations in math teaching methods for educators training to teach K-12 mathematics.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
35 actions- Jun 2, 2025HouseEnrolledSigned by Governor . H.J. 1227 .
- May 19, 2025HouseReported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1224 .
- Apr 8, 2025HouseMessage from Senate. H.J. 904 .
- Apr 7, 2025SenateImmediate message. S.J. 710 .
- Apr 7, 2025SenateFloorPassed Senate , yeas 46, nays 1. S.J. 709 .
- Apr 7, 2025SenateAmendment S-3076 filed, lost. S.J. 708 .
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- Apr 7, 2025SenateSubstituted for SF 450 . S.J. 708 .
- Apr 7, 2025SenateWithdrawn. S.J. 710 .
- Apr 7, 2025SenateHF 784 substituted. S.J. 708 .
- Apr 3, 2025SenatePlaced on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 689 .
- Apr 3, 2025SenatePlaced on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 689 .
- Mar 19, 2025SenateIntroducedRead first time, attached to SF 450 . S.J. 571 .
- Mar 19, 2025HouseMessage from House. S.J. 571 .
- Mar 19, 2025SenateAttached to HF 784 . S.J. 571 .
- Mar 18, 2025HouseImmediate message. H.J. 717 .
- Mar 18, 2025HouseFloorPassed House , yeas 82, nays 16. H.J. 699 .
- Mar 18, 2025HouseAmendment H-1079 , yeas 31, nays 65, lost. H.J. 698 .
- Mar 18, 2025HouseFloorAmendment H-1093 adopted. H.J. 698 .
- Mar 17, 2025HouseAmendment H-1093 filed. H.J. 677 .
- Mar 13, 2025HouseAmendment H-1079 filed. H.J. 659 .
- Mar 5, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 518 .
- Mar 5, 2025Iowa LegislatureCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 784 .
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee vote: Yeas, 21. Nays, 2. H.J. 466 .
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 466 .
- Feb 26, 2025SenateCommittee report, approving bill. S.J. 370 .
- Feb 26, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 365 .
- Feb 25, 2025Iowa LegislatureCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 450 .
- Feb 19, 2025Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee recommends passage.
- Feb 18, 2025Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- Feb 17, 2025Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2025 12:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
- Feb 13, 2025Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 02/19/2025 12:30PM RM 304.
- Feb 6, 2025HouseSubcommittee: Gehlbach, Henderson and Kurth. H.J. 265 .
- Feb 6, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced, referred to Education. H.J. 263 .
- Feb 5, 2025Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee: Evans, Gruenhagen, and Quirmbach.
- Feb 4, 2025Iowa LegislatureIntroducedIntroduced, referred to Education.
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Standardized Elementary Math Screening
The legislation introduces mandatory frequent screening and formal intervention tracking for K-6 mathematics, mirroring structural frameworks often used in reading literacy programs.
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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