Iowa Association of Christian Schools

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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February 2025 Newsletter

February 28, 2025 By IACS

Our February 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue, read a heartwarming ESA impact story, learn about the rigorous independent accreditation requirements that Christians schools adhere to in order to maintain accreditation, and more!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School News, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Newsletters, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: Christian Education, School Choice Myths, Accountability, news, Legislative, christian schools, Newsletter

The Truth About ESA Funding

February 12, 2025 By IACS

In terms of the entire state budget, State Foundation School aid in FY 2025 represents 43.62%. ESAs represent 2.01%. In FY 2026 that would be instead 41.23% for State Foundation School Aid and 3.34% for ESAs. Funny how ESA critics never discuss those numbers.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Myths, Legislative

January 26-February 1 is National School Choice Week

January 26, 2025 By IACS

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation recognizing January 26 – February 1, 2025 as Iowa School Choice Week. 

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Newsletters, Preschool, Elementary/Middle, High School, Iowa ACE, IACS Events Tags: Christian Education, School Choice, School News, christian schools, School Choice Week

IACS School Survey Summary

January 14, 2025 By IACS

For the past three years, IACS has surveyed its member schools to get data on the challenges and successes that we are seeing statewide and help inform our work both in education, support, and advocacy.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Survey, Education Savings Accounts, Christian Education, christian schools

2025 IACS Legislative Priorities

January 14, 2025 By IACS

Iowa Association of Christian Schools – 2025 Legislative Priorities

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Preschool, Elementary/Middle, High School, Athletics Tags: christian schools, ESAs, Christian Education, Unfunded Mandates, Rural Schools, AEAs, news, Legislative, Students First Act

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