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Iowa House Bill HF534

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF534

Introduced
3/1/23  
Introduced
3/1/23  

Caption

A bill for an act establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Impact

The implementation of HF534 is poised to enhance the financial resources available to school districts, allowing them to address multiple general fund purposes, which may include operational costs, educational programs, and resources for students and staff. The funding is categorized as miscellaneous income, meaning it will not count against the district's cost calculations under Iowa state educational funding formulas. This distinction may lead to increased flexibility in budget management for local schools.

Summary

House File 534 introduces a significant funding supplement aimed at supporting school districts in Iowa for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The bill allocates approximately $36.485 million from the state's general fund specifically designated for school district funding. Each district's share of this funding supplement is calculated based on its weighted enrollment relative to the total statewide weighted enrollment, ensuring that resources are distributed in a manner reflective of each district's student population needs.

Contention

While the intent of the legislation is to provide essential financial support to schools, potential contention arises around the sourcing of these funds and their implications for longer-term budgeting. Critics may express concern regarding ongoing funding commitments and the sustainability of the appropriations during subsequent years. Furthermore, there might be discussions about the efficacy of determining funding based solely on weighted enrollment, as this could overlook unique challenges faced by districts with diverse needs.

Notable_points

HF534 takes effect immediately upon enactment, emphasizing the urgency of providing assistance to school districts. The bill's swift implementation reflects a recognized need for enhanced educational funding, particularly in the light of post-pandemic recovery efforts in schools. The collaborative support from multiple legislators suggests a consensus on the necessity of prioritizing education funding, although debates may continue regarding the adequacy and equitability of the distribution methods.

Latest IA HF534 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF375

A bill for an act establishing a low-income enrollment categorical funding supplement for school districts and including applicability provisions.

IA HF68

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements and supplementary weighting, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 1.) Effective date: 01/24/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/01/2023.

IA HSB1

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 68.)

IA SSB1022

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 94.)

IA HF527

A bill for an act relating to funding for supplemental assistance for high-need schools and including effective date provisions.

IA SF94

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1022.)

IA HF319

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 138.)

IA HSB138

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

IA SF247

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 9.)

IA SF2429

A bill for an act establishing an area education agency support supplement categorical, and making appropriations.

Similar Bills

IA SF2429

A bill for an act establishing an area education agency support supplement categorical, and making appropriations.

IA SF375

A bill for an act establishing a low-income enrollment categorical funding supplement for school districts and including applicability provisions.

IA SF2021

A bill for an act relating to funding calculations for the teacher salary supplement, professional development supplement, early intervention supplement, and teacher leadership supplement for school districts that materially breach an interscholastic sharing agreement, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HF810

A bill for an act relating to granting supplemental aid or a modified supplemental amount for school districts with high open enrollments, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

NJ A4136

Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; makes an appropriation.

NJ S3070

Provides additional State school aid to certain school districts; makes an appropriation.

IA SF9

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 247.)

IA HF2076

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.