Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2407

Caption

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(Formerly SSB 3164.)

Impact

The bill mandates the consolidation of several existing reports into an 'Annual Condition of Education Report' to be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by April 1 each year. This report will encompass vital information on various educational metrics, including achievement gaps, incidents of violence in schools, and data pertaining to early childhood education. By establishing a more structured reporting system, SF2407 aims to improve transparency and accountability in educational institutions and their performance.

Summary

Senate File 2407 aims to streamline and enhance education reporting in Iowa, particularly focusing on data-sharing between the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Education. The bill facilitates the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of education outcomes related to employment and earnings. This initiative underscores the importance of aligning educational programs with labor market needs and student success metrics, such as retention and completion rates.

Conclusion

In essence, SF2407 represents a significant shift towards data-driven education policy in Iowa. It focuses on collecting and utilizing data to assess the effectiveness of educational programs and aligns them with workforce needs. The success of this initiative will likely depend on the implementation of robust data governance practices and the ability of educational institutions to adapt to new reporting requirements.

Contention

While the intent of SF2407 is to enhance educational outcomes through better data management, there may be concerns regarding privacy and data handling. Critics might argue that broad data-sharing mandates could expose sensitive information or lead to misuse. Furthermore, the requirement for institutions to comply with new reporting standards could place additional burdens on educational entities, especially those already facing funding challenges.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3164

Related A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See SF 2407.)

IA HSB725

Related A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See HF 2725.)

IA HF2725

Similar To A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission. (Formerly HSB 725.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2725

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission. (Formerly HSB 725.)

IA SSB3164

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See SF 2407.)

IA HSB725

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See HF 2725.)

IA SSB1075

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements and employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf.(See SF 520.)

IA SF520

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and employment contracts between community colleges and community college instructors.(Formerly SSB 1075.)

IA HSB43

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, the national board certification pilot project, and employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 890.)

IA HF890

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, the national board certification pilot project, employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and the employment contracts between community colleges and community college instructors, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 43.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HF2396

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program, Iowa workforce grant and incentive program, vocational-technical tuition grant program, the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and the gap tuition assistance program, and making appropriations.

IA HF2226

A bill for an act relating to the bachelor of science in nursing program at the university of Iowa, including priority for admission and reporting requirements. (Formerly HSB 530.)

IA SF652

A bill for an act relating to economic development and housing by modifying provisions concerning economic development programs and modifying provisions concerning Iowa's urban renewal law, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1214.)

Similar Bills

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