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

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: Department of Ed, Accreditation, Governor Branstad, Private Education, Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Financial Literacy

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 of Education, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House

Not Too Late To Support Funding For Nonpublic Schools!

April 29, 2014 By IACS

The Iowa legislature is set to adjourn for the year later this week! It’s not too late for the Iowa House and Senate to fully fund transportation services for nonpublic students and increase funding for textbooks/technology for nonpublic schools.

Topics: News, Legislative Update Tags: Private Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Transportation, Textbooks

April 2014 IACS Newsletter

April 7, 2014 By IACS

Our April 2014 IACS Newsletter is out!  Included are a number of updates on State funding of private schools, ESA legislation and details on the Summer STO Meeting. Click below to read it in its entirety: IACSApril2014Newsletter

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

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