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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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

May 2023 Newsletter

June 6, 2023 By IACS

Our May 2023 Newsletter is live! In this Newsletter, find out about the ESA Application process, a recap of the Students First Summit in April, website features and more!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School Choice, Issue Update, Newsletters Tags: Iowa, ESA, School Choice, Private Education, Newsletter, website, Education Savings Accounts, IACS Events, Events

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

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

Educational Choice Resources

October 21, 2022 By IACS

Looking to learn more about school choice/educational choice and have questions?  Just not sure what to think?  Some people say school choice is bad for public schools – is this true?  What are the results of school choice in other states and other nations?  Are we reinventing the wheel or is this a tried-and-true method of pluralism in schools?  

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Tax Credits, Issue Update, School Choice, Iowa ACE Tags: ESA, Email List, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa, Iowa ACE, School Choice, Private Education

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