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HF 252 — IA, US
HF 252 is an AI governance legislation from IA, currently introduced. The bill mandates the inclusion of AI and computer science preparation in approved practitioner programs [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-06.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Iowa Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: July 1, 2026, for student admissions
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| higher education institutions | Beginning July 1, 2026, include preparation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking that is appropriate to the grade level and subject area in which the practitioner preparation student will teach. | 2026-07-01 | — |
| State Board of Regents | Develop and distribute to all higher education institutions in this state that provide approved practitioner preparation programs guidance related to how to incorporate preparation related to computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into the practitioner preparation program. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
25
/ 100
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review current practitioner preparation programs to assess existing coverage of computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking.
- board_director Approve curriculum changes and resource allocations necessary to meet the new preparation requirements. (2026-07-01)
- academic leadership Develop or integrate dedicated courses or modules for computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking into practitioner preparation programs, or integrate into existing programs. (2026-07-01)
- compliance_officer Monitor for guidance distributed by the State Board of Regents.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation introduced 2/6/2025
Iowa Mandates AI, CS, Computational Thinking for Teacher Programs
The bill mandates the inclusion of AI and computer science preparation in approved practitioner programs [1].
This broadens the scope of AI education requirements, impacting curriculum development and teacher training standards for higher education institutions.
Deadline: July 1, 2026, for student admissions
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HF 252?
- Iowa's House File 252 introduces new requirements for approved practitioner preparation programs, mandating the inclusion of computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational thinking [1]. These provisions apply to students admitted on or after July 1, 2026 [3]. The bill also requires the state board of regents to develop and distribute guidance to higher education institutions [2]. This initiative aims to integrate essential digital literacy into future educators' training across grade levels and subject areas. Primary source →
- Why does HF 252 matter?
- This broadens the scope of AI education requirements, impacting curriculum development and teacher training standards for higher education institutions. Primary source →
- Who does HF 252 affect?
- Higher education institutions in Iowa that offer approved practitioner preparation programs are directly affected. This includes colleges of education or departments responsible for training future teachers. The scope applies to all students admitted to these programs on or after July 1, 2026. The new requirements will influence curriculum design and course content for subjects across various grade levels, requiring consideration of appropriate integration methods. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HF 252?
- July 1, 2026, for student admissions Primary source →
- What is the current status of HF 252?
- As of the last published update, HF 252 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HF 252?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1521698&q=artificial+intelligence. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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