Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2759

Introduced

4/9/26

Engrossed

4/28/26

Refer

4/28/26

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 2440, HSB 678.)

Impact

The enactment of HF2759 is poised to impact both fiscal management within the education sector and the accessibility of transportation services for nonpublic school pupils. By increasing the budget allocation, the state aims to enhance its support for nonpublic school students effectively. This move has potential implications for the state's budgetary framework, specifically concerning how funds are appropriated to the education sector and may influence future funding discussions regarding transportation services.

Summary

House File 2759 is a legislative act concerning the financial management of nonpublic school pupil transportation in Iowa. The bill specifically relates to the payment of claims for transportation services provided to nonpublic school students, amending previously established appropriations under 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 159. It increases the previously set appropriation amount from $8,997,091 to $9,183,974.55, allowing for more extensive financial support for these claims. The legislation aims to address issues when claims are not submitted in a timely manner due to administrative errors, ensuring that the department of education can still fulfill its obligations to reimburse approved claims despite timing issues.

Contention

While there does not seem to be significant public contention noted in the discussions surrounding HF2759, it could raise questions regarding the prioritization of funding for nonpublic versus public schools as the adjustments in appropriations reflect an increase at the expense of other potential education funding initiatives. Stakeholders might debate the fairness of allocating additional funds specifically for nonpublic school transportation and whether these changes would set a precedent for future appropriations or modifications in funding structures.

Companion Bills

IA HF2440

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 678; See HF 2759.)

IA HSB678

Related A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2440, HF 2759.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2440

A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 678; See HF 2759.)

IA HSB678

A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2440, HF 2759.)

IA HF2363

A bill for an act relating to English learners, including by modifying provisions related to open enrollment and the payment of costs incurred in transporting English learners to nonpublic schools, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 557.)

IA HF789

A bill for an act relating to payments to charter schools by a school district of residence for students enrolled in a charter school, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 108.)

IA HF1041

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering receipts, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 330.)

IA SF58

A bill for an act relating to school lunch and breakfast programs provided by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF625

A bill for an act relating to gambling regulation, including enforcement, license fees, tax rates, and the use of associated revenue, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SF 613, SSB 1157.)

IA SF624

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1226.)

IA HF2713

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to charter schools, the Iowa public employees' retirement system, financing programs for charter schools and nonpublic schools administered by the Iowa finance authority, the statewide voluntary preschool program for the school start date, training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 735; See HF 2754.)

IA SF660

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering and tourism, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1240.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025.

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