Notice of Intended Action

Secondary career and technical education funds, 46.10(6)

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT[281]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to career and technical education
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The State Board of Education hereby proposes to amend Chapter 46, “Career and Technical Education,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 256.129(5).

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 256.136.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed rulemaking removes a superfluous reference to federal funds from the rule on regional planning partnerships (RPPs).RPP funds are state dollars, and any use of federal funds to support an RPP’s work would be solely governed by federal law.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 19, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●April 8, 2025

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 State Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 281—Chapter 4.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department of Education no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 3, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Thomas A. Mayes
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146
Phone: 515.281.8661
Email: thomas.mayes@iowa.gov

Public Hearing

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

June 3, 2025
12 noon to 12:30 p.m.

Room B50
Grimes State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa

Persons who wish to make oral comments at the 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 the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs by calling 515.281.5295.

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.Amend subrule 46.10(6), introductory paragraph, as follows:

46.10(6) Secondary career and technical education funds. An approved regional career and technical education partnership may use funds received from state and federal sources on behalf of school districts and community colleges participating in the regional career and technical education planning partnership for the following:

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  • Secondary career and technical education funds, 46.10(6)
  • Published on 5/14/2025
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Rule 281-46.10(6)

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