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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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Who’s Actually Checking the Books?

July 13, 2026 By IACS

One gubernatorial candidate made one claim the center of his campaign for governor: that Iowa’s private schools take ESA dollars with no real financial accountability attached. It’s a serious charge. It’s also one that doesn’t survive five minutes with the actual accreditation standards.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Independent Accreditation, Best Practices Tags: Iowa, Audits, Financial Reviews, Accountability, Iowa Senate, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, ESA, Private Education, Independent Accreditation, Accreditation, School Choice

February 2026 Newsletter

February 28, 2026 By IACS

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!

Topics: Professional Development, Education Savings Accounts, School News, News, Action Alert, Legislative Update, Tax Credits, School Choice, Issue Update, Newsletters, Independent Accreditation, IACS Events, Best Practices, School Spotlight Tags: Advocacy, legislative update, Christian Education, National School Choice Week, IACS Events

December 2025 Newsletter

December 31, 2025 By IACS

Our December 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue we highlight our 2026 legislative priorities and share our 2025 school survey results.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School News, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Newsletters, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE, IACS Events, Best Practices, School Spotlight Tags: christian schools, Legislative, Christian Education

Accountability in Iowa’s Private Schools

August 7, 2025 By IACS

Let’s take a look at private school accountability in Iowa

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School, Independent Accreditation Tags: news, Christian Education, Unfunded Mandates, School Choice Myths, Research, Accountability, Legislative, Students First Act, christian schools, ESAs

May 2025 Newsletter

May 30, 2025 By IACS

Our May 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue, read about our 2025 Legislative Impact, read a heartwarming ESA story, and learn how you can be a part of a parent advocacy group for school choice!

Topics: School News, News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Newsletters, Elementary/Middle, High School, Athletics, Independent Accreditation, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: Christian Education, Legislative, Students First Act, christian schools, ESAs

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