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Iowa Association of Christian Schools

The Public Policy Voice of Iowa's Protestant, Christ-Centered Schools since 1976.

The public policy voice of Iowa's Protestant,
Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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School Spotlight: Tri-State Christian School Mock Government

October 12, 2023 By IACS

“In 11th/12th grade U.S. Government class, students learned about the lawmaking process in detail. Students put their learning into action by participating in a Mock Congress: as Senators and Representatives. They wrote bills related to our school, presented them, worked through committees, debated them on the floor, and voted. After working through both chambers, several bills were presented to President [Principal] Rush for her signature or veto. She signed five measures into law, which we will be implementing at our school!”

Topics: News, School News, Elementary/Middle, High School, School Spotlight Tags: Tri State Christian, Private Education, School Spotlight, ACSI

Supreme Court Cases and School Choice: Where Are We Now?

August 18, 2023 By IACS

Multiple school choice programs have been challenged in court and in almost every case, well-designed and religiously neutral programs that empower parents are upheld as constitutional.

Topics: News, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Private Education, Iowa, Courts, Supreme Court, School Choice

ESA Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted

June 23, 2023 By IACS

The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for vendors wanting to offer services to ESA-recipients through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Issue Update, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Textbooks, ESA, School Choice, Therapies, Department of Ed, Tutoring, Odyssey Marketplace, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts

Iowa’s Students First Act Passes! Now What?

January 27, 2023 By IACS

The “Students First Act” (House File 68), was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds Tuesday, January 24th. The bill passed the House by a vote of 55-45 and the Senate 31-18 the evening before.  It was great timing as both chambers passed the bill and Governor Reynolds signed it during National School Choice Week.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Action Alert, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Private Education, School Choice Week, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, ESA, Iowa House, School Choice, Action Alert, Iowa Senate

Take Action! Email Your Legislators in Support of the Students First Act!

January 14, 2023 By IACS

The House and Senate have each introduced the Governor’s education reform package, HSB 1 and SSB 1022 respectively. We encourage you to contact your state Senator and Representative today and ask for support for this legislation as it’s written! 

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, Action Alert, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Iowa House, ESA, Action Alert, School Choice, Iowa Senate, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature

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