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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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Act Now! ESA Pilot Program Action Alert!

April 6, 2016 By IACS

An Education Savings Account (ESA) pilot program (HF 2284) has passed subcommittee and is now eligible for debate in the House Appropriations Committee. The bill, as written, creates a 190-seat pilot program in the Waterloo and Sioux Center school districts.  The idea is that over a year or two, we’d be able to iron out […]

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

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

Iowa School Choice Summit A Success!

September 29, 2015 By IACS

On September 16, school choice supporters from all over the State gathered in Des Moines to discuss the future of school choice initiatives.  Here are a couple of stories that provide good summaries of what happened: Iowa School Choice Advocates Gather In Des Moines Governor Raises Concern Before School Choice Group Branstad Advocates For Choice […]

Topics: School Choice, Iowa ACE, Education Savings Accounts Tags: ESA, School Choice, Governor Branstad, Private Education, Iowa ACE, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Events, Iowa Senate

July End-Of-Session Newsletter

July 16, 2015 By IACS

We have published the IACS July Newsletter.  It has a brief summary of this year’s legislative session, points out some issues in the news that affect our schools, and has some tips for enlarging your footprint in your community.  Let us know what you think by clicking below to view/download! July 2015 IACS Newsletter

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Issue Update Tags: ESA, School Choice, Accreditation, Governor Branstad, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa ACE, newsletter, website, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks, Email List, Events, Iowa Senate, ESEA, Title Funding, Marketing, Best Practices

May 2015 IACS Newsletter Available!

May 21, 2015 By IACS

You may now download the latest newsletter from IACS here: May 2015 IACS Newsletter

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Issue Update, IACS Events Tags: School Choice, Accreditation, School Start Date, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, newsletter, website, Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks, IACS Events, Iowa Senate

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