Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2454: A bill for an act relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to Education.

Plain-language summary

HF 2454 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. Primary sponsor: Elinor Levin (Democratic), Tracy Ehlert (Democratic), Dan Gosa (Democratic), Angel Ramirez (Democratic), Heather Matson (Democratic), Monica Kurth (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Introduced, referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elinor Levin (Democratic); Tracy Ehlert (Democratic); Dan Gosa (Democratic); Angel Ramirez (Democratic); and 2 more.