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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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October 2023 Newsletter

October 29, 2023 By IACS

Our October 2023 Newsletter is live! In this newsletter, we spotlight one of our schools who held a mock legislative session, highlight a new sponsor, and recap some October events that IACS was a part of!

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, Issue Update, Newsletters, Elementary/Middle, High School, Independent Accreditation, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: Newsletter, Vote, Tri State Christian, School News, Administrators

School Spotlight: Tri-State Christian School Mock Government

October 12, 2023 By IACS

“In 11th/12th grade U.S. Government class, students learned about the lawmaking process in detail. Students put their learning into action by participating in a Mock Congress: as Senators and Representatives. They wrote bills related to our school, presented them, worked through committees, debated them on the floor, and voted. After working through both chambers, several bills were presented to President [Principal] Rush for her signature or veto. She signed five measures into law, which we will be implementing at our school!”

Topics: News, School News, Elementary/Middle, High School, School Spotlight Tags: Private Education, School Spotlight, ACSI, Tri State Christian

ESA Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted

June 23, 2023 By IACS

The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for vendors wanting to offer services to ESA-recipients through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Issue Update, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Tutoring, ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Textbooks, Therapies, Odyssey Marketplace

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

Give The Gift Of Education

August 29, 2022 By IACS

There are lots of investing opportunities in life. Savings, financial markets, business opportunities – but few opportunities have the impact of a great education, loving teachers, and schools responsive to their students and parents.

Topics: News, School News, Tax Credits, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: School Choice, Private Education, School Tuition Organizations, Iowa, Tax Credits, STO

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