Notice of Intended Action

Organization and operation, ch 1

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ARC 8282C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to organization and operation
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Educational Examiners Board hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 1, “Organization and Operation,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A and section 256.146.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A and section 256.146.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed chapter provides the organizational structure for the Board. The Board proposes removing duplicative statutory language and updating the Board’s organizational structure.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 21, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●September 11, 2024

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 282—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 2, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Beth Myers, Attorney
Board of Educational Examiners
701 East Court Avenue, Suite A
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515.242.6506
Email: beth.myers@iowa.gov

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

November 20, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 noon

Board Room, Suite A
701 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa

December 2, 2024
9 to 10 a.m.

Board Room, Suite A
701 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa

Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Rescind 282—Chapter 1 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 1

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION

282—1.1(256,17A) Board of educational examiners. The board was created by Iowa Code section 256.146 as the governing and policy-forming body for educational examiners.

1.1(1) Membership. The membership of the board is defined in Iowa Code section 256.147.

1.1(2) Compensation. All voting members receive compensation and reimbursement as provided in Iowa Code section 256.149.

1.1(3) Executive director. The appointment and compensation of the executive director are defined in Iowa Code section 256.149.

1.1(4) Meetings. The majority of the board’s meetings are held at the Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

a.The board will biennially, at its regularly scheduled meeting in June, elect a chair from its membership to begin serving upon election.

b.The board will approve annual meeting dates by at least June 30.

c.The board may schedule special meetings called by the chair or upon request to the chair by seven members of the board or upon request of the executive director.

d.In order to be placed on the agenda, materials will be received at least two weeks prior to a scheduled board meeting. Materials from emergency or unusual circumstances may be added to the agenda with the chair’s approval.

e.Persons in attendance at board meetings may be granted an opportunity to speak on an issue before the board at the discretion of the chair. The length and frequency of public comment will be at the discretion of the chair.

f.The board will govern its meetings in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21 and its proceedings by Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.

282—1.2(256,17A) Information, submissions or requests. General inquiries regarding the board, requests for forms and other documents, and all other requests and submissions may be addressed to the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, 701 East Court Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 256.146 and chapter 17A.

Educational Examiners Board


This Organization is a part of the Education Department

Closed For Comments

This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 12/2/2024.

Official Document

The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.

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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 10/30/2024.

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Administrative Rule References

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Rule 282-1.1 Rule 282-1.2

Iowa Code References

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Iowa Code 17A Iowa Code 21 Iowa Code 256.146 Iowa Code 256.147 Iowa Code 256.149

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