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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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Supreme Court Cases and School Choice: Where Are We Now?

August 18, 2023 By IACS

Multiple school choice programs have been challenged in court and in almost every case, well-designed and religiously neutral programs that empower parents are upheld as constitutional.

Topics: News, School Choice, Issue Update Tags: School Choice, Private Education, Iowa, Courts, Supreme Court

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: Department of Ed, ESA, School Choice, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Textbooks, Therapies, Tutoring, Odyssey Marketplace

ESA Application Open Until June 30

June 6, 2023 By IACS

The ESA Application is open as of 8:00 a.m. May 31, 2023 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2023.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School Choice Tags: ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts

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, Education Savings Accounts, IACS Events, Events, ESA, School Choice, Private Education, Newsletter, website

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

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