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Iowa Association of Christian Schools

The Public Policy Voice of Iowa's Protestant, Christ-Centered Schools since 1976.

The public policy voice of Iowa's Protestant,
Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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AEA Reform Update

March 4, 2024 By IACS

The Iowa Association of Christian Schools (IACS) has been engaged in conversations about Governor Reynolds’ AEA reform plan since her initial bill was introduced in the House and Senate the first week of the legislative session.  Please contact your legislators and the Governor today…

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Action Alert, Issue Update Tags: AEAs, special education, 504 Plans, Therapies, Legislative

Iowa’s Students First Act Passes! Now What?

January 27, 2023 By IACS

The “Students First Act” (House File 68), was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds Tuesday, January 24th. The bill passed the House by a vote of 55-45 and the Senate 31-18 the evening before.  It was great timing as both chambers passed the bill and Governor Reynolds signed it during National School Choice Week.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Action Alert, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Private Education, ESA, School Choice, School Choice Week, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Action Alert, Iowa Senate

Take Action! Email Your Legislators in Support of the Students First Act!

January 14, 2023 By IACS

The House and Senate have each introduced the Governor’s education reform package, HSB 1 and SSB 1022 respectively. We encourage you to contact your state Senator and Representative today and ask for support for this legislation as it’s written! 

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Action Alert, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update Tags: ESA, School Choice, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Action Alert, Iowa Senate, Private Education

Sign Up! Public Hearing On HSB 1 – Students First Act

January 14, 2023 By IACS

The House is hosting a public hearing on the “Students First Act” on Tuesday, January 17, at 5:00pm. Please sign up and join us!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Action Alert, Legislative Update, School Choice Tags: Events, Public Hearing, School Choice, ESA, Private Education, Iowa, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts

What Is An Education Savings Account Program?

October 20, 2022 By IACS

An ESA gives parents the choice to customize their child’s education and unique needs. Email your state representative today!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, Tax Credits, Action Alert, School Choice Tags: Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Iowa Senate, Iowa, Private Education, Department of Ed, School Choice, ESA

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