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Iowa Code Title VII. Education and Cultural Affairs [Chs. 256-305B] § 256.147. Membership

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The board of educational examiners shall consist of thirteen members, subject to the following requirements:

a. Four members shall be members of the general public who have demonstrated an interest in education but have never held a practitioner's license.  Two of the members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be the parent or guardian of a student who is currently enrolled in a school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school, shall not currently hold any elective office, and shall not be an employee or contractor of a school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school.  One of the members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall have been or currently be a member of the board of directors of a school district.

b. Eight members shall be licensed practitioners.  Three of the members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be administrators and one shall be an employee of an accredited nonpublic school.  The remaining four members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be selected from the following areas and specialties of the teaching profession:

(1) Elementary teachers.

(2) Secondary teachers.

(3) Special education or similar teachers.

(4) Counselors or other special purpose practitioners.

(5) School service personnel.

c. One member shall be the director of the department or the director's designee.

2. The membership of the board shall comply with the requirements of section 4A.12.  A quorum of the board shall consist of seven members.  Members shall elect a chairperson of the board.  Members, except for the director of the department or the director's designee, shall be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate.

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