The 2026 election is critical for Iowa school choice. We encourage you to study up on the candidates and vote in the primary! Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education has created the following candidate scorecard:
February 2026 Newsletter
Our February 2026 newsletter is live! Schools celebrated National School Choice Week, our inaugural board bootcamps were a success, and read an update on the 2026 legislative session!
AEA Reform Update
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…
Iowa’s Students First Act Passes! Now What?
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.
Take Action! Email Your Legislators in Support of the Students First Act!
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!