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Get To Know Your Candidates

September 21, 2020 By IACS

Do you know how is running for the Iowa House and Senate in your district? Do you know if your Senator is even up for re-election? Are you aware of how many people are actually running for President of the United States?

We have a tool on our website that will help you find your candidates for statewide and federal offices. You may use the information to contact them and find out where candidates stand on education issues including school choice.

Just visit our “Action Center,” scroll down to the bottom and select “Candidates” and enter your zip code. It might ask you for a street address. Hit the submit/arrow button again and you’ll get a list of each person running for office in your area! Do your homework and vote smart!

Remember to thank them for their willingness to serve and the hard work they put in running for office! It isn’t an easy task and candidates deserve respect for their willingness to put themselves out there.

Register To Vote!

September 17, 2020 By IACS

Did you know that you can start the process of registering to vote right on our website? Please click here to register to vote if you haven’t done so already or recently moved to Iowa. We believe we have a duty to participate and you can’t fully participate if you aren’t registered to vote! Let us know if you have any questions about the process!

Also in our Action Center, you may look up your current elected officials, the candidates running for office in your district, and see how your current Iowa Representatives and Senators voted on key issues affecting Christian schools in Iowa.

While you are in our Action Center, please make sure you are signed up to receive our email newsletters!

New IACS Schools Page!

September 16, 2020 By IACS

We have revamped the “Schools” page on the website to help parents find their nearest Christian schools! We include all the Christian schools on our list with dues-paying members getting a more prominent listing.

Below is a screenshot from the new page. Just enter your zip code, decide how far out from your location you want to search, and voila!

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Iowa’s Christian Schools

March 23, 2020 By IACS

There are many questions and many agencies engaged on the coronavirus pandemic. We have put all the relevant information on one page. We’ll update this page as new resources and information is available. Please contact us with additional questions or resources that should be added.

Articles and Updates:

IACS Page for Distance Learning and School Closure Resources

IACS – Admissions during Covid-19

Return to School Roadmap

Iowa Alliance For Choice In Education COVID-19 Resources Page

Council for the American Private Education – Coronavirus Updates

Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE): COVID-19 Resources

ACSI Coronavirus Resources
(ACSI) Legal & Legislative Coronavirus Resources

Christian Schools International COVID-19 Resources

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Coronavirus Page
(NAIS) Sharing Solutions – Evolving Education in the time of COVID-19
(NAIS) COVID Resources Page

Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod COVID-19 Information

American Enterprise Institute – The Paycheck Protection Program: An Introduction

School Accepting COVID-19 Loans Must Be Aware of Workplace Law Consequences

Alliance Defending Freedom video on CARES Act questions

Iowa 211 Counts

Iowa COVID-19 Resources For K-12 Schools:

Iowa Coronavirus (COVID-19) Main Resource Page

Iowa Governor’s Office-Newsroom

Iowa Department of Education – COVID-19 Page
(IDE Guidance on Concurrent Enrollment
(IDE) Resources to Support Learning During COVID-19
(IDE) Emergency Operations Planning Resources
(IDE) CARES Act Summary – Includes List of Possible Uses (not exhaustive)
(IDE) CARES Act District & Nonpublic Allocations
(IDE) CARES Act – Department Guidance on ESSER Funds
(IDE) Guidance on Summer Learning and Activities – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Guidance on Summer Sports – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Guidance on Use of School Facilities – May 20, 2020
(IDE) Return to Learn Support

Iowa Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Page

Iowa Department of Human Services – COVID-19 Page

Iowa Economic Development – COVID-19 Page and Links to Multiple Grant and Loan Programs

Iowa Small Business Development Centers – COVID-19 Page

Secretary of State – Remote Notary Services Now In Effect

Iowa Legislature

Legislative Services Agency (LSA) – COVID-19 Impact on States’ Schools Map
(LSA) – Workforce and Labor Issues
(LSA) – State of Iowa and Federal Response to COVID-19 – Taxation

Resources For Childcare Facilities:

Iowa Department of Public Health Childcare Guidance

Iowa DHS Childcare Availability Map

Federal COVID-19 Resources for K-12 Schools:

White House / CDC Main Coronavirus Page

Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
(CDC) Preparing for a Safe Return to School

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 “Coronavirus” Information and Resources
(USDE) Updated CARES Act Programs Guidance! (Oct 9, 2020)
(USDE) Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund Page
(USDE) CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ

Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance Page
(SBA) Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
(SBA) PPP Loan Interim Rules
(SBA) PPP Loan FAQs for faith-based organizations

IRS: Employee Retention Credit

Healthdata.org projections and data on COVID-19 hospital use and deaths over time

We cannot guarantee the accuracy or the validity of all the facts and details contained within these resources. They are posted for reference and convenience.
Link does not imply an endorsement of the organization or its stance on any particular subject or issue.