A bill for an act modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.
This bill modifies who can receive Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher payments in Iowa. It appears to restrict eligibility for the voucher program that redirects public education funding to private schools.
A bill for an act relating to reporting requirements for accredited nonpublic schools and the department of education concerning education savings account funds.
This bill requires accredited nonpublic schools to report on education savings account funds. It could impact how public money is used in private schools, potentially affecting rural school funding.
A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements applicable to school districts.
This bill changes the rules for school districts holding bond elections, which are used to fund school construction and maintenance. The exact impact depends on the specifics of the requirements.
A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.
This bill requires schools to excuse absences for students in grades 6–12 who participate in civic or political events. It aims to encourage student engagement in community and government activities.
A bill for an act exempting from state income tax income received by a certified public accountant performing certain audits or examinations of governmental subdivisions, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
This bill exempts certified public accountants from state income tax on income earned from auditing government subdivisions. It also applies retroactively to past audits.