What is Independent Accreditation? During the 2013 Iowa legislative session, as part of a larger Ed Reform Bill (HF 215), 256.11, subsection 16 was created in the Iowa Code establishing “Independent Accreditation” for nonpublic schools in the State of Iowa. This allows schools to be accredited by an independent accrediting agency on a list of six or […]
Not Too Late To Support Funding For Nonpublic Schools!
The Iowa legislature is set to adjourn for the year later this week! It’s not too late for the Iowa House and Senate to fully fund transportation services for nonpublic students and increase funding for textbooks/technology for nonpublic schools.
April 2014 IACS Newsletter
Our April 2014 IACS Newsletter is out! Included are a number of updates on State funding of private schools, ESA legislation and details on the Summer STO Meeting. Click below to read it in its entirety: IACSApril2014Newsletter
February 2014 IACS Newsletter
Our February 2014 IACS Newsletter is out! Included are a number of updates on ESA legislation and details on the March 6 Education Celebration at the State Capitol. Click below to read it in its entirety: IACS Newsletter – February 2014
IACS Supported Bills Advance
Today in the Iowa House, a number of bills supported by IACS cleared hurdles and advanced to the next stage of the legislative process. House File 2090 (Education Savings Accounts) passed out of subcommittee today and will move to the full Education Committee in the House. This bill has significant opposition from public school groups […]