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On January 10, 2023, Governor Kim Reynolds issued Executive Order 10, which established a comprehensive review of all existing administrative rules in state government.
This page serves as a resource for Iowa Workforce Development's review, which the agency is required to complete by September 1, 2025.
Following publication of a report of the review, IWD will rescind each chapter and repromulgate rules that are necessary to keep no later than December 31, 2025.
Back to topIWD Rule Reports
List items for IWD Rule Reports
- 871 Chapter 50 (Mission and Structure)
- 871 Chapter 51 (Coordinating Service Provider)
- 871 Chapter 52 (Regional Advisory Board)
- 871 Chapter 53 (Iowa Workforce Investment Act Program)
- 871 Chapter 54 (Placement)
- 871 Chapter 55 (Labor Management Cooperation Program)
- 871 Chapter 56 (Youth Affairs)
- 871 Chapter 57 (Workforce Investment Programs)
- 871 Chapter 58 (Iowa Job Training Partnership Program)
- 871 Chapter 59 (Mentor Advisory Board)
- 871 Chapter 60 (Iowa Welfare to Work Program)
- 871 Chapter 61 (Strategic Workforce Development Fund)
- 871 Chapter 62 (Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E)
- 871 Chapter 63 (Iowa Jobs Training Program 260F)
- 871 Chapter 64 (Workforce Development Fund)
- 871 Chapter 65 (Apprenticeship Training Program)
- 871 Chapter 66 (Future Ready Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund)
- 871 Chapter 67 (Future Ready Iowa Expanded Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities Program)
- 871 Chapter 68 (Accelerated Career Education Program ACE)
- 871 Chapter 69 (Innovative Businesses Internship Program)
- 871 Chapter 70 (Voter Registration)
- 871 Chapter 71 (Public Records and Fair Information Practices)
- 871 Chapter 72 (Petitions)
- 871 Chapter 73 (Forms and Informational Materials)
- 871 Chapter 75 (STEM Internship Program)
- 871 Chapter 78 (Employment Agency Licensing)
- 877 Chapter 1 (Workforce Development Board)
Public Hearings
List items for Public Hearings: Red Tape Review (Continued)
Notice of intended action to and rescind and reserve chapter 53 – Iowa Workforce Investment Act Program in lieu thereof will be published 10/29/2025. Two public hearings on the notices of intended action will be held virtually:
- November 18, 2025, 9:00–9:30 a.m. (Hearing 1):
- Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 215 107 193 030 2
Passcode: c325iV7f
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+1 469-998-6043,,939117521# United States, Dallas
Phone conference ID: 939 117 521#
- Microsoft Teams
- November 18, 2025, 1:00–1:30 p.m. (Hearing 2):
- Microsoft Teams
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 211 040 397 659
- Passcode: sd7Rg7AG
- Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,140967268# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 140 967 268#
- Microsoft Teams
Written comments on the notices may be submitted to Brooke Axiotis at brooke.axiotis@iwd.iowa.gov.
Notice of intended action to and adopt a new chapter 48 - Definitions in lieu thereof will be published 10/29/2025. Two public hearings on the notices of intended action will be held virtually:
- November 18, 2025, 9:30–10:00 a.m. (Hearing 1):
- Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 294 216 350 141 6
Passcode: MT7Sr6Ei
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+1 469-998-6043,,770071211# United States, Dallas
Phone conference ID: 770 071 211#
- Microsoft Teams
- November 18, 2025, 1:30–2:00 p.m. (Hearing 2):
- Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 217 911 222 523 4
Passcode: 78vB2YY9
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+1 469-998-6043,,382567710# United States, Dallas
Phone conference ID: 382 567 710#
- Microsoft Teams
Written comments on the notices may be submitted to Brooke Axiotis at brooke.axiotis@iwd.iowa.gov.
Notice of intended action to and adopt a new chapter 49 – Employment and Training Services Divisions in lieu thereof will be published 10/29/2025. Two public hearings on the notices of intended action will be held virtually:
- November 18, 2025, 10:00–10:30 a.m. (Hearing 1):
- Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 298 184 880 669 9
Passcode: VR2yj6QZ
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+1 469-998-6043,,737643192# United States, Dallas
Phone conference ID: 737 643 192#
- Microsoft Teams
- November 18, 2025, 2:00–2:30 p.m. (Hearing 2):
- Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 264 825 289 662 0
Passcode: Xb3SG6sP
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+1 469-998-6043,,428863886# United States, Dallas
Phone conference ID: 428 863 886#
- Microsoft Teams
Written comments on the notices may be submitted to Brooke Axiotis at brooke.axiotis@iwd.iowa.gov.
Regulatory Analysis
List items for Regulatory Analysis
877 - Chapter 1 (Workforce Development Board Workforce Development Board) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held April 22, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published March 14, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 62 (Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program 260E) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 20, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 63 (Iowa Jobs Training Program 260F) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 20, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 68 (Accelerated Career Education Program ACE) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 20, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 69 (Innovative Businesses Internship Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 20, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 75 (STEM Internship Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 1, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 20, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 50 (Mission and Structure) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 51 (Coordinating Service Provider) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 52 (Regional Advisory Boards) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 71 (Public Records and Fair Information Practices) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 72 (Petitions) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 55 (Labor Management Cooperation Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 60 (Iowa Welfare to Work Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 70 (Voter Registration) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 73 (Forms and Informational Materials) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 29, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 65 (Apprenticeship Training Program) – Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 12, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 25, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 66 (Future Ready Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund) – Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 12, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 25, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 67 (Future Ready Iowa Expanded Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities Program) – Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 12, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 25, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 64 (Workforce Development Fund) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 9, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 54 (Placement) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 56 (Youth Affairs) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 57 (Workforce Investment Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 58 (Iowa Job Training Partnership Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 59 (Mentor Advisory Board) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 61 (Strategic Workforce Development Fund) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 78 (Employment Agency Licensing) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held August 26, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published July 15, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 53 (Iowa Workforce Investment Act Program) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held October 7, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 48 (Definitions) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held October 7, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 17, 2025 have been made.
871 Chapter 49 (Employment and Training Services Divisions) - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held October 7, 2025. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 17, 2025 have been made.
Employer's Contribution and Charges - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held October 22, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published October 2, 2024 have been made.
Claims and Benefits - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held October 8, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 18, 2024 have been made.
Employer Records and Reports - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Forms and Informational Materials - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Contested Case Proceedings - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Request for Waiver or Variance of Administrative Rules - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Public Records and Fair Information Practices - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Petitions for Rule Making - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Declaratory Orders - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held September 24, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published September 4, 2024, have been made.
Unemployment Insurance Services Division - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.
Employer Rules and Records - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.
Benefit Payment Control - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.
Additional Rules Review: Rulemaking During EO10 Moratorium
Physician Assistant – Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 21, 2023. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published August 9, 2023 have been made.
State Links
- Full Agency Red Tape Review Schedule
- Information on the State's Review (Via the Iowa Department of Management)