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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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February 2015 IACS Newsletter

February 13, 2015 By IACS

IACS has published its latest newsletter featuring “Education Celebration” information, IACS priorities for this year, an update on the start date debate, and more.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, School News, News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, IACS Events Tags: Accreditation, ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, School Start Date, Governor Branstad, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, website, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, IACS Events, Events

Independent Accreditation FAQ

May 12, 2014 By IACS

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 […]

Topics: News, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation Tags: Department of Ed, Accreditation, State Board, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House

Not Too Late To Support Funding For Nonpublic Schools!

April 29, 2014 By IACS

The Iowa legislature is set to adjourn for the year later this week! It’s not too late for the Iowa House and Senate to fully fund transportation services for nonpublic students and increase funding for textbooks/technology for nonpublic schools.

Topics: News, Legislative Update Tags: Private Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Textbooks, Transportation

April 2014 IACS Newsletter

April 7, 2014 By IACS

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

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Iowa ACE Tags: Action Alert, School Choice, Private Education, ESA, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, website, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks

ESA Action Alert! Huge Response So Far!

February 7, 2014 By IACS

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 […]

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update Tags: ESA, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice

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