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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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September Newsletter Available

September 15, 2014 By IACS

We have some great updates on Independent Accreditation, our Annual Members Meeting in November, and other information! You can read the entire newsletter here: IACS_September 2014_Newsletter

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE Tags: State Board, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, ESA, School Choice, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, Department of Ed, website, Accreditation, Iowa

Financial Literacy Work Team Recommendations Announced

September 15, 2014 By IACS

There is no question Iowa’s financial institutions and college lending services are seeing a tangible problem with student debt and lower levels of financial literacy.  There is no shortage of stories about skyrocketing student debt, maxed out credit cards, and and consumers struggling to know their options. For a number of years, the Iowa Association of […]

Topics: News, Issue Update Tags: Private Education, Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Financial Literacy, Department of Ed, Accreditation, Governor Branstad

Independent Accreditation Update

September 12, 2014 By IACS

Many of your schools received a letter from the Iowa Department of Education this week outlining some guidance on how to move forward with your accreditation choice.  By the 15th of September, you will need to contact the person listed in the letter and let them know which of the three options you choose. There […]

Topics: News, Independent Accreditation Tags: Department of Ed, Accreditation, State Board, Independent Accreditation

Independent Accreditation FAQ

May 12, 2014 By IACS

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 […]

Topics: News, Issue Update, Independent Accreditation Tags: Department of Ed, Accreditation, State Board, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House

IACS Supported Bills Advance

February 5, 2014 By IACS

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 […]

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Athletics Tags: Department of Ed, School Start Date, Private Education, Education Savings Accounts, ESA, Coaching, School Choice, Coaches

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