# Iowa Code § 256.8: Director of department of education

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C256_S256.8

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 256.8
- **Heading:** Director of department of education
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256 / Section 256.8

## Text

The governor shall appoint a director of the department of education subject to confirmation by the senate. The director shall possess a background in education and administrative experience and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1408

## 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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