A bill for an act relating to shared operational functions for purposes of supplementary weighting for school districts that share school resource officers, and including applicability provisions.
Impact
The bill notably modifies existing funding formulas by excluding the operational functions of school resource officers from the maximum supplementary weighting calculation. Currently, the sharing of a school resource officer counts as two pupils for weighting purposes, but under HF2146, this exclusion allows districts to secure additional resources without diminishing their financial support for shared resource officers. This change is set to begin impacting school budget years starting July 1, 2025, allowing districts time to adjust their planning and collaboration efforts.
Summary
House File 2146 (HF2146) introduces provisions regarding shared operational functions within Iowa school districts aimed at providing supplementary weighting for schools that collaborate on specific services, such as employing school resource officers. This bill seeks to bolster resources for educational programming by incentivizing school districts to share operational functions. By allowing additional weighting in funding calculations for these shared functions, HF2146 aims to enhance student opportunities and direct resources effectively to areas of need.
Contention
Discussions around HF2146 may reveal potential contention points, particularly regarding the interpretation and implementation of what constitutes a 'shared operational function.' Stakeholders might debate the balance between maximizing funding opportunities for school districts and ensuring that the quality of educational resources, particularly in schools needing additional support, is not compromised. Furthermore, there could be concerns on whether the bill offers equitable benefits to all districts, particularly those in lower socio-economic areas that may be less able to share resources effectively.
A bill for an act relating to supplementary weighting for certain shared operational functions and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 169.)
A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 122.)
A bill for an act relating to school districts that share the operational functions of a school resource officer, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 515.)
A bill for an act relating to supplementary weighting for certain shared operational functions and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 459.)
A bill for an act raising the maximum amount of additional weighting a school district may receive for sharing operational functions and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act extending the period of budget years for which supplementary weighting is available for shared operational functions by school districts and area education agencies.
A bill for an act relating to school districts and area education agencies that share bachelor social workers as part of an operational sharing agreement, and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to school districts and area education agencies that share operational functions by adding eligibility for information technology specialists and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 123.)