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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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February 2025 Newsletter

February 28, 2025 By IACS

Our February 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue, read a heartwarming ESA impact story, learn about the rigorous independent accreditation requirements that Christians schools adhere to in order to maintain accreditation, and more!

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Newsletters, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: Christian Education, School Choice Myths, Accountability, news, Legislative, christian schools, Newsletter

The Truth About ESA Funding

February 12, 2025 By IACS

In terms of the entire state budget, State Foundation School aid in FY 2025 represents 43.62%. ESAs represent 2.01%. In FY 2026 that would be instead 41.23% for State Foundation School Aid and 3.34% for ESAs. Funny how ESA critics never discuss those numbers.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Legislative, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Myths

Highlights From 2023 School Survey

December 20, 2023 By IACS

There have been significant changes in the educational environment for our schools this year.  With the passing of the “Students First Act” in January of 2023, the year was spent shifting gears as schools sought to implement Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) with fidelity and to navigate a quick turnaround on rules and changes in their business offices.

Topics: School News, Education Savings Accounts, News, Tax Credits, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Odyssey Marketplace, School News, Demographics, Challenges, Tuition, School Tuition Organizations, School Choice Myths, ESA, Rural Schools, Survey, Accountability

School Choice Myths In Iowa

November 30, 2022 By IACS

Below are a number of myths surrounding educational choice (also known as “school choice”). We hope it helps allay fears and allows you to confidently support a program that gives every child in Iowa the opportunity to thrive.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Tax Credits, School Choice Tags: Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, ESA, Email List, School Choice, Accreditation, Polling, Independent Accreditation, School Choice Myths, Research, Private Education, Newsletter, Iowa

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