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 the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
This bill allows school districts and accredited schools to hire temporary licensed mental health counselors to support student well-being. It aims to expand access to mental health services in schools without requiring long-term commitments.
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 relating to radon mitigation requirements and tax credits, including retroactive applicability provisions, and making appropriations.
This bill requires radon mitigation in homes and offers tax credits for compliance, with retroactive applicability. It aims to reduce radon exposure while providing financial incentives for homeowners.
A bill for an act authorizing school districts to enter into agreements with cities and counties for the purpose of jointly procuring a group health insurance plan, nonprofit group hospital service plan, nonprofit group medical service plan, or group life insurance plan.
This bill allows school districts to partner with cities and counties to jointly purchase group health insurance plans, potentially reducing costs through shared bargaining power. It aims to help schools and local governments save money on health benefits by negotiating collectively.
A bill for an act relating to school district general fund flexibility accounts by expanding eligible uses to include costs to expand preschool programs.
This bill allows school districts to use general fund flexibility accounts for expanding preschool programs. It aims to increase access to early childhood education by broadening how funds can be allocated.
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 relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs.
This bill sets standards for using technology in schools, including limits on digital instruction for elementary students and policies for managing one-to-one device programs. It aims to ensure technology supports learning without over-reliance on screens.
A bill for an act increasing the tax on cigarettes and vapor products.
This bill increases taxes on cigarettes and vapor products to generate revenue. The authors aim to address public health concerns by discouraging tobacco use while funding state programs.
A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.
This bill creates a paid family and medical leave program for eligible workers, allowing them to take time off for reasons like childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions without losing income or job security. It aims to balance work and family needs while protecting employees’ employment status.