# Iowa Code § 256.4: Oath — vacancies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.4

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 256.4
- **Heading:** Oath — vacancies
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256 / Section 256.4

## Text

The members of the state board shall qualify by taking the regular oath of office as prescribed by law for state officers. Vacancies in the voting membership shall be filled in the same manner in which regular appointments are required to be made.

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1404; 2002 Acts, ch 1140, §2

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 256.1 Department established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.3 State board established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.4 Oath — vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.5 Compensation and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.5A Nonvoting member.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.5A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.6 Regular and special meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.7 Duties of state board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.8 Director of department of education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.9 Duties of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.9A Limitation on guidance and interpretations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.9A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.10 Director salary employment of staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.10A Duties of consultants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.10A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 256.11 Educational standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.11.md)

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