What is Independent Accreditation? During the 2013 Iowa legislative session, as part of a larger Ed Reform Bill (HF 215), 256.11, subsection 16 was created in the Iowa Code establishing “Independent Accreditation” for nonpublic schools in the State of Iowa. This allows schools to be accredited by an independent accrediting agency on a list of six or […]
April 2014 IACS Newsletter
Our April 2014 IACS Newsletter is out! Included are a number of updates on State funding of private schools, ESA legislation and details on the Summer STO Meeting. Click below to read it in its entirety: IACSApril2014Newsletter
February 2014 IACS Newsletter
Our February 2014 IACS Newsletter is out! Included are a number of updates on ESA legislation and details on the March 6 Education Celebration at the State Capitol. Click below to read it in its entirety: IACS Newsletter – February 2014
ESA Legislation Introduced In The Senate!
We are very excited to see ESA legislation introduced in the Senate! Senator Jerry Behn (R-Boone) introduced a similar bill last year. The bill was voted on as an amendment near the end of last year’s session and failed on a bi-partisan tie vote. This year, Senator Behn has a new bill and 24 co-sponsors! […]
ESA Action Alert! Huge Response So Far!
Our Action Alert on the House Education Savings Accounts (ESA) bill has received a huge response! Between IACS and our school choice coalition partners in Iowa, we are becoming convinced a record number of emails have been received by Representatives in the Iowa House. HF 2090 is out of subcommittee and will now be considered […]