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Iowa Senate Bill SF2482

Caption

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents.(Formerly SSB 3191.)

Impact

Through its provisions, SF 2482 aims to ensure sufficient financial resources are available to support educational institutions and initiatives. This includes increased funding for community colleges and career tech programs, which are critical for workforce development. Furthermore, the bill includes reporting requirements for the Department of Education focused on violence and antibullying initiatives, highlighting a commitment to student safety and well-being in schools.

Summary

Senate File 2482 is a comprehensive appropriations bill that addresses funding for various educational needs across the state of Iowa for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill makes significant allocations to the Department for the Blind, Department of Education, and the State Board of Regents. Notably, it outlines specific appropriations aimed at enhancing educational services and programs, including general administration, career and technical education, and scholarships for students.

Contention

One point of contention raised during discussions of SF 2482 concerns the elimination of funding for the work-study program, which some stakeholders believe undermines opportunities for job training and student employment. Additionally, the bill's changes regarding the retention of licensing fees by the Board of Educational Examiners may also be debated, as it shifts the traditional understanding of how such fees are allocated within the state's financial system.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3191

Related A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents.(See SF 2482.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1222

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents.

IA SSB3191

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents.(See SF 2482.)

IA HF1045

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 337.)

IA SF647

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1231.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF2783

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, department of workforce development, and Iowa special education council. (Formerly HSB 778.) Effective date: 07/01/2026

IA SSB1231

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See SF 647.)

IA HSB337

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See HF 1045.)

IA HSB778

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, state board of regents, and department of workforce development, and modifying provisions related to the Iowa special education council, the school budget review committee, and the calculation of basic enrollment, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2783.)

IA SF2485

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions.(Formerly SSB 3188.)

IA SF2481

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the justice system.(Formerly SSB 3184.)

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