Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

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Current Announcements  - Updated: September 21, 2021

Processing times, late fees, and extensions: Renewal applications are currently approximately three weeks to process. You must have a valid license in order to serve as an educator in Iowa. You may need to apply for an extension if your license is expiring soon. Late fees will be assessed for applications received after a license has expired.

Substitute licensure: The emergency proclamation issued on September 17 by Governor Kim Reynolds allows for paraeducators who hold a substitute authorization on their paraeducator certificate to substitute in any classroom, not just their assigned classroom. Click here for more information about substitute licensure. 

Office Hours: Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Consultants may be reached via phone or email during regular business hours. In-person visits to consultants are by appointment only.

Fingerprinting Services: All individuals wishing to be printed at the BoEE office must first make an appointment by calling our main number (515-281-3245). No walk-ins will be permitted. 

BoEE Has Moved!  We are no longer located in the Grimes State Office Building.  See our Contact Us page for more details.