A bill for an act repealing the education savings account program.
This bill would completely repeal Iowa's education savings account (ESA) program, which allows families to use public tax dollars for private school tuition and expenses. Eliminating the ESA program would return those funds to public school budgets.
A bill for an act relating to the education savings account program, including the establishment and requirements of qualified nonpublic schools.
This bill addresses Iowa's Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher program by establishing requirements and standards for private schools that accept public money through vouchers. It appears to add accountability measures for nonpublic schools participating in the voucher system.
A bill for an act relating to consumer rights to repair specified goods, and providing penalties.
This bill would establish consumer rights to repair products they own by requiring manufacturers to provide access to parts, tools, and repair information. It includes penalties for manufacturers who fail to comply with these requirements.
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the department of education, and area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
This bill significantly reorganizes Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEAs), which provide special education services, media resources, and educational support to local school districts. The legislation shifts control and funding mechanisms for AEAs, transferring certain responsibilities to the state Department of Education and changing how these regional support agencies are funded.
A bill for an act establishing a classroom supply stipend for certain public school teachers, and making appropriations.
This bill would provide public school teachers with a stipend to help cover the cost of classroom supplies they currently purchase out of their own pockets. It includes a state appropriation to fund these stipends for eligible teachers.
A bill for an act relating to school lunch programs provided by school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.
This bill relates to school lunch programs in Iowa's public schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and includes state funding appropriations. It addresses how these nutritional programs are administered and funded across different types of schools.
A bill for an act relating to charter school requirements, including reporting requirements, governance standards, financial accountability, and oversight by the state board of education.
This bill increases oversight and accountability requirements for charter schools in Iowa, including stricter reporting requirements, governance standards, and financial accountability measures under state board of education supervision. It aims to ensure charter schools meet the same transparency and performance standards as traditional public schools.
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 would create a state-run insurance program providing paid, job-protected leave for Iowa workers who need time off for family or medical reasons. The program would cover eligible employees at specified employers when they need to care for family members or address their own health issues.
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 would require school boards to adopt policies allowing students in grades 6-12 to have excused absences for participating in civic or political events. It ensures students can engage in democracy—like attending town halls, legislative visits, or civic activities—without being penalized by their schools.