Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB678

Introduced

2/5/26

Refer

2/5/26

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.(See HF 2440, HF 2759.)

Impact

The legislation holds significant implications for Iowa's education funding, particularly for nonpublic schools. By ensuring that claims for pupil transportation are timely addressed, the bill seeks to provide a more equitable distribution of resources among public and nonpublic school options. This initiative reflects a recognition of the transportation needs of students enrolled in nonpublic education, which may otherwise be overlooked in the budgetary process. Consequently, the bill could enhance transportation access for students attending these institutions, potentially improving educational outcomes.

Summary

House Study Bill 678 addresses the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation. The bill aims to amend Iowa Acts to increase the appropriated budget from the general fund for this purpose by $186,883.55, raising the total funding available to $9,183,974.55 for the fiscal year. This additional funding is intended to ensure that transportation services for nonpublic school pupils are adequately funded, particularly for claims that were not submitted on time due to administrative errors. As a result, it underscores the importance of reliable transportation services for students attending nonpublic educational institutions.

Contention

While proponents of HSB678 may view this bill as a necessary support for nonpublic school pupils, it could also invoke contention among stakeholders advocating for public school funding. Critics may argue that increasing appropriations for nonpublic education detracts from resources that could be used to bolster public school systems. Additionally, the bill highlights ongoing discussions around the distribution of state funds for education, particularly as it pertains to balancing support for both public and private educational institutions. The outcome of such discussions could influence future legislative actions and budget allocations.

Companion Bills

IA HF2440

Replaced by 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 HF2759

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 HF2759

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.)

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 A3688

Expands eligibility for school transportation services for nonpublic school pupils; repeals law concerning transportation of certain nonpublic school students.

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 HSB108

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.(See HF 789.)

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 HSB735

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 four-year-old children, education savings accounts, the school start date, independent accrediting agencies, teacher training and licensure, and making appropriations, and including applicability and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 2713, HF 2754.)

IA HSB138

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

IA HSB330

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering receipts, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1041.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.