Executive Order 10 (EO10) requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The Iowa Department of Education (Department) and its aligned state agencies have the following deadlines to complete their work under EO10:

  • Iowa Department of Education - Dec. 31, 2023
  • Iowa Board of Educational Examiners - Dec. 31, 2024.
  • Iowa College Aid - Dec. 31, 2025.
  • School Budget Review Committee - Dec. 31, 2026

EO10's process for reviewing existing rule chapters and determining which rules will be repealed or retained includes public engagement with the opportunity for meaningful input throughout the process.

Red Tape Reviews are the Department's analysis for rules chapters.  Documents explain the analysis, including rules and restrictive terms that are eliminated and contains a proposed new rule chapter. Additional changes may be made to each proposed rule chapter as part of the Regulatory Analysis required by Executive Order 10, or as part of the rulemaking process.

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Iowa Department of Education

Red Tape 
Review 
Document & Date 
Completed
TopicRegulatory Analysis

281-1

5-30-23

Organization and Operation 

281-2

5-30-23

Agency Procedure for Rule Making and Petitions for Rule Making 

281-3

5-30-23

Declaratory Orders 

281-4

5-30-23

Waivers From Administrative Rules 

281-5

8-28-23

Public Records and Fair Information Practices 

281-6

5-30-23

Appeal Procedures 

281-7

7-17-23

Criteria for Grants 

281-11 & 281-17

8-31-23

Open Enrollment and Other Enrollment Options 

281-12

8-31-23

General Accreditation 

281-14

8-31-23

School Health Services 

281-15

8-30-23

Online and Virtual Learning 

281-16

5-30-23

Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program 

281-18

5-30-23

School Fees 

281-19 & 281-68

5-30-23

Charter Schools and Iowa Public Charter and Innovation Zone Schools 

281-21 & 281-24

8-30-23

Community Colleges 

281-22

8-28-23

Senior Year Plus 

281-23

7-27-23

Adult Education and Literacy Programs - This rule chapter is transferring to Iowa Workforce Development. 

281-25

8-2-23

Pathways for Academic Career and Employment Program; Gap Tuition Assistance Program 

281-27

8-2-23

Workforce Training and Economic Development Funds 

281-31

8-28-23

Private Instructions and Dual Enrollment 

281-32

8-22-23

High School Equivalency Diploma 

281-33

7-17-23

Educating Homeless Children and Youth 

281-34

8-31-23

Funding for Children Residing in State Institutions or Mental Health Institutes 

281-35

7-26-23

Educational Standards and Program Requirements for Children's Residential Facilities 

281-36

8-21-23

Extracurricular Interscholastic Competition 

281-37

8-21-23

Extracurricular Athletic Activity Conference for Member Schools 

281-41

9-1-23

Special Education 

281-43

8-30-23

Pupil Transportation 

281-44

8-30-23

School Buses 

281-46

8-30-23

Career and Technical Education 

281-48

7-31-23

Work-Based Learning - The majority of this rule chapter will be transferred to Iowa Workforce Development. 

281-49

8-2-23

Individual Career and Academic Plan 

281-51 & 281-52

5-30-23

Approval of On-the-job Training Establishments Under the Montgomery G.I. Bill and For the education and Training of Eligible Veterans Under the Montgomery G.I. Bill 

281-56

7-28-23

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services - This rule chapter is transferring to Iowa Workforce Development. 

281-58

7-18-23

School Breakfast and Lunch Program; Nutritional Content Standards for Other Food and Beverages 

281-59

7-18-23

Gifted and Talented Programs 

281-60

7-17-23

Programs for Students Who Are English Learners 

281-61

7-26-23

Iowa Reading Research Center 

281-62

8-21-23

State Standards for Progression in Reading 

281-63

8-31-23

Educational Programs and Services for Pupils in Juvenile Homes 

281-64 & 281-67

8-21-23

Child Development Coordinating Council and Educational Support Programs for Parents of Children Aged Birth Through Five Years Who Are At Risk 

281-65

7-17-23

Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students 

281-72

8-30-23

Accreditation of Area Education Agencies 

281-77 & 281-79

7-17-23

Standards for Teacher Intern Preparation Programs and Standards for Practitioner and Administrator Preparation Programs 

281-80

8-1-23

Standards for Paraeducator Preparation 

281-81

8-28-23

Standards for School Business Official Preparation Programs 

281-82

7-18-23

Standards for School Administration Manager Programs 

281-83

8-1-23

Teacher and Administrator Quality Programs 

281-84

5-30-23

Financial Incentives for National Board Certified Teachers 

281-95

5-30-23

Equal Employment Opportunity 

281-96

8-30-23

Statewide Sales and Service Tax for School Infrastructure 

281-97

8-30-23

Supplementary Weighting 

281-98

9-1-23

Financial Management of Categorical Funding 

281-99

7-17-23

Business Procedures and Deadlines 

281-102

8-31-23

Procedures for Charging and Investigating Incidents of Abuse of Students by School Employees 

281-103

8-28-23

Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint, Seclusion, and Other Physical Contact with Students 

281-120

9-1-23

Early ACCESS Integrated System of Early Intervention Services 
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Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Red Tape
Review 
Document & 
Date Completed
TopicRegulatory Analysis

282-1

5-6-24

Organization and OperationsRegulatory Analysis 282-1

282-2

7-8-23

Petitions for Rule MakingRegulatory Analysis 282-2

282-3

7-8-24

Declaratory OrdersRegulatory Analysis 282-3

282-4

7-8-24

Agency Procedure for Rule MakingRegulatory Analysis 282-4

282-5

7-8-24

Public Records and Fair Information PracticesRegulatory Analysis 282-5

282-6

7-8-24

Waivers from Administrative RulesRegulatory Analysis 282-6

282-7

7-8-24

Proof of Legal PresenceRegulatory Analysis 282-7

282-8

7-8-24

Debts to State or Local Government - NoncomplilanceRegulatory Analysis 282-8

282-9

7-8-24

Background Checks and IssuanceRegulatory Analysis 282-9

282-10

7-8-24

Child Support NoncomplianceRegulatory Analysis 282-10

282-11

7-12-24

Complaints, Investigations, Contested Case HearingsRegulatory Analysis 282-11

282-12

7-10-24

FeesRegulatory Analysis 282-12

282-13

7-10-24

Teacher Licenses and EndorsementsRegulatory Analysis 282-13

282-14

7-10-24

Special Education EndorsementsRegulatory Analysis 282-14

282-15

7-10-24

Special Education Support Personnel AuthorizationsRegulatory Analysis 282-15

282-16

7-10-24

Statements of Professional RecognitionRegulatory Analysis 282-16

282-18

7-10-24

Administrator Licenses and EndorsementsRegulatory Analysis 282-18

282-19

7-10-24

Evaluator Endorsement and LicenseRegulatory Analysis 282-19

282-20

7-10-24

Renewals and ExtensionsRegulatory Analysis 282-20

282-21

7-10-24

Conditional EndorsementsRegulatory Analysis 282-21

282-22

7-10-24

Limited AuthorizationsRegulatory Analysis 282-22

282-23

7-12-24

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Instructor AuthorizationRegulatory Analysis 282-23

282-24

7-12-24

Paraeducator CertificatesRegulatory Analysis 282-24

282-25

7-12-24

Code of Professional Conduct and EthicsRegulatory Analysis 282-25

282-26

7-12-24

Code of Rights and ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Analysis 282-26

282-27

7-12-24

Issuance of Professional Service LicensesRegulatory Analysis 282-27
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Iowa College Aid

Red Tape
Review 
Document & 
Date 
Completed
TopicRegulatory Analysis & Final Date
283.1Organization and OperationRegulatory Analysis - 283-1
283.2Commission Procedure for Rule MakingRegulatory Analysis - 283-2
283.3Declaratory OrdersRegulatory Analysis - 283-3
283.4Due ProcessRegulatory Analysis - 283-4
283.6Public Records and Fair Information PracticesRegulatory Analysis - 283-6
283.7Uniform Rules for WaiversRegulatory Analysis - 283-7
283-8All Iowa Opportunity ScholarshipRegulatory Analysis - 283-8
283-10Uniform PoliciesRegulatory Analysis - 283-10
283-11Iowa Tuition Grant – For-Profit InstitutionsRegulatory Analysis - 283-11
283-12Iowa Tuition Grant Regulatory Analysis - 283-12
283-13Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition GrantRegulatory Analysis - 283-13
283-14Health Care Professional Recruitment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-14
283-15Future Ready Iowa Skilled Workforce Last-Dollar ScholarshipRegulatory Analysis - 283-15
283-16Future Ready Iowa Skilled Workforce Grant ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-16
283-18Iowa Work-Study ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-18
283-20Iowa National Guard Service ScholarshipRegulatory Analysis - 283-20
283.21Approval of Postsecondary SchoolsRegulatory Analysis - 283-21
283-22Iowa Minority Grants for Economic SuccessRegulatory Analysis - 283-22
283-23Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition GrantRegulatory Analysis - 283-23
283-24Rural Iowa Primary Care Loan Repayment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-24
283-25Rural Iowa Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Loan Repayment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-25
283-26Health Care Award ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-26
283-27Rural Iowa Veterinarian Loan Repayment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-27
283-28Teach Iowa Scholar 
283-30Iowa National Guard Student Loan Repayment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-30
283-31Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-31
283-32Chiropractic Graduate Student Forgivable Loan ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-32
283-33Chiropractic Loan Forgiveness ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-33

283-34

no red tape review for this new program

Workforce Grant and Incentive Program 
283-35Iowa Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-35
283-36Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship ProgramRegulatory Analysis - 283-36
283-37Student Loan Debt CollectionRegulatory Analysis - 283-37
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School Budget Review Committee

Red Tape Review Document & Date CompletedTopicRegulatory Analysis & Final Date
   
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