The HF 2545 Comprehensive Review Task Force, established by HF 2545 and signed into law on May 15, 2024, was formed to assist the Department in completing a comprehensive review of Iowa educational standards and graduation requirements, including core content standards, instructional practices and a statewide literacy plan.

The review will focus on the following topics with a committee assigned for each of the three topics:

  • Standards and Instructional Practices
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Statewide Literacy Plan
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Meeting Dates & Agendas

June 12, 2025 (in-person at the Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines). 

May 22, 2025 (in-person at the Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines)

Oct. 23, 2024 (in-person at the Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines)

Nov. 8, 2024 (virtual)

Nov. 22, 2024 (in-person at the Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines)

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Reports

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Membership

Standards and Instructional Practices

  • Stefanie Wager, Iowa Department of Education, Lead Facilitator
  • Tony Alysworth, Pleasantville CSD
  • George Anderson, Cedar Rapids CSD
  • Chadwick Biermeier, University of Dubuque
  • Kristen Grotewold, Waukee CSD
  • Mike McGrory, Ottumwa CSD
  • Laura Stansberry, Storm Lake CSD
  • Mallory Stubbers, Saydel CSD
  • Aileen Sullivan, Ames CSD

Graduation Requirements

  • Eric Heitz, Iowa Department of Education, Lead Facilitator
  • Rachel Boon, Iowa Board of Regents
  • Melissa Carlson, Ames CSD
  • Brian Moretz, Alburnett CSD
  • Kerri Nelson, Shenandoah CSD
  • Jesse Ulrich, Iowa Central Community College
  • Doug Wheeler, College Community CSD

Statewide Literacy Plan

  • Leigh Bellville, Iowa Department of Education, Lead Facilitator
  • Krystal  Colbert, Southeast Polk CSD
  • Shawn Datchuk, Iowa Reading Research Center
  • Angela Hunter,  Buena Vista University, Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • Erick Pruitt, Ankeny CSD
  • TJ Schneckloth, Davenport CSD
  • Travis Wilkins, Adel-De Soto-Minburn CSD

Legislative Members

  • Rep. Skyler Wheeler
  • Rep. Heather Matson
  • Sen. Lynn Evans
  • Sen. Herman Quirmbach
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