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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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January 2016 IACS Newsletter

February 1, 2016 By IACS

The 2016 Legislative Session has begun. This is the second year of the 86th General Assembly. Between lower-than-expected revenue estimates, current commitments in education reform, medicaid expansion, and other areas; and the dynamics of an election year; debate on budget and policy bills may be fewer but no less intense than usual this year.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE Tags: Independent Accreditation, Iowa House, Transportation, ESA, Private Education, Textbooks, School Choice, Events, Department of Ed, Iowa ACE, Iowa Senate, Accreditation, Newsletter, website, Iowa, State Board, Governor Branstad, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature

ESEA Debate Heats Up

July 8, 2015 By IACS

H.R. 5 (the “Student Success Act”) is the House of Representatives’ version (of the ESEA) and takes the first steps in restoring equity in this area. Specifically, section 120 of H.R. 5 beings to address many of our concerns. According to the the Congressional website it includes the following provisions:

Topics: News, Issue Update Tags: Department of Ed, Private Education, Action Alert, ESEA, Title Funding

February 2015 IACS Newsletter

February 13, 2015 By IACS

IACS has published its latest newsletter featuring “Education Celebration” information, IACS priorities for this year, an update on the start date debate, and more.

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, IACS Events Tags: Governor Branstad, Iowa House, Independent Accreditation, IACS Events, ESA, Private Education, Events, School Choice, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, Department of Ed, website, Accreditation, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, School Start Date, Iowa Legislature

IACS November 2014 Newsletter Released

November 11, 2014 By IACS

You can now view the IACS November 2014 Newsletter!  In it you will find information on next week’s IACS Annual Membership Meeting, the upcoming Iowa ACE Education Celebration Event, and more!

Topics: Iowa ACE, IACS Events Tags: Department of Ed, Annual Meeting, Accreditation, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, website, Iowa, Iowa Legislature, School Choice

Annual Meeting And State Reporting Updates!

October 14, 2014 By IACS

We have just sent an email to member schools and administrators detailing our annual meeting date, times, and location.   The IACS Annual Membership meeting is open to IACS school administrators and board members and will be held Wednesday, November 19th at the Fox Creek Center.  You can find a map to their location on […]

Topics: News, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation Tags: Department of Ed, Accreditation, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa, Email List

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