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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1222
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Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1222

Introduced
4/8/25  

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.

Impact

In terms of state laws, SSB1222 modifies existing financial structures by appropriating moneys from the general fund for educational purposes and creating new funds for specific grants, such as tuition grants for students enrolled in accredited private institutions. It aims to improve financial aid accessibility for students in vocational and technical education, addressing previous fund management issues by consolidating funds and ensuring that existing moneys do not revert unspent. This will provide more stability and assurance for funding critical educational programs in Iowa.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1222 primarily focuses on appropriations related to various education agencies and initiatives in Iowa for the fiscal year 2025-2026. This includes funding for the Department for the Blind, the Department of Education, and the State Board of Regents, among others. Key allocations are made for administration, school food services, and programs designed to enhance the educational experience for diverse student populations, including at-risk children and students with disabilities. It outlines a solid financial commitment towards career and technical education, reinforcing Iowa's efforts to improve workforce readiness.

Contention

Despite the focus on enhancing educational resources, there are points of contention regarding the elimination of certain appropriations, such as those associated with the work-study program and funds for nonpublic school transportation. Critics of the bill may argue that these cuts could limit opportunities for specific student demographics. Furthermore, the allocation of funds and modifications to existing statutes may lead to debates over prioritization in state education policy, particularly as it relates to equitable funding distribution across public and nonpublic educational institutions.

Latest IA SSB1222 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

IA SF2482

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.)

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 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 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 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 SSB1236

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 the state board of regents and certain regents institutions.(See SF 645.)

Similar Bills

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