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Iowa Association of Christian Schools

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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School Choice Myth #1

December 1, 2022 By IACS

We believe, as most Iowans do, that parents are the primary educators of their children and are ultimately responsible for their upbringing. We also believe that the State of Iowa has a compelling (and state Constitutional) interest in ensuring every child has at least a quality, basic education. Myth Number 1: Educational choice programs drain resources from an already underfunded public school system. (“Public dollars for public schools.”)

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, Tax Credits, School Choice Tags: Iowa, Iowa ACE, Private Education, School Choice, ESA, Email List, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Senate

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

Wrapping Up School Choice Week

January 25, 2019 By IACS

This week, hundreds of events across the country celebrated the diversity of school options available to parents currently and called on policy makers to make it easier for low- to middle-income families to make that choice too.  In Iowa, IACS is part of the Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education, which hosted a legislative breakfast […]

Topics: School Choice, Iowa ACE, School Spotlight Tags: Iowa, School Choice, Private Education, Iowa ACE, School Choice Week, School Spotlight

IACS January Newsletter – Legislative Session Preview

January 12, 2019 By IACS

Our IACS January 2019 Newsletter is out!  There are a few events to pencil in on your calendar and we have an overview on the legislature and our areas of focus for the year!

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Iowa ACE, IACS Events, Best Practices Tags: Events, Iowa Senate, Marketing, Best Practices, IACS Events, website, ESA, Des Moines Christian, Iowa ACE, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks, Action Alert, Email List

529 Plan Updates

July 2, 2018 By IACS

You may now use 529 Plans to pay for K-12 tuition in Iowa.  Iowa ACE has worked with the state to get the latest information and we are passing it along.  Always consult your tax professional before making any changes to or contributions from any account or plan that has tax ramifications: From Iowa ACE: […]

Topics: News, Issue Update, Iowa ACE Tags: 529 Plan, Iowa, Iowa ACE

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