A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
Impact
The implementation of SF2001 will primarily affect how school districts budget for educational expenses, particularly with regard to how they receive foundation aid from the state. By adjusting the calculations for foundation aid, the bill seeks to ensure that lower-revenue districts can remain viable without compromising educational quality. It emphasizes a commitment to a fairer distribution of state funding, aiming to alleviate some of the financial disparities between wealthier and less affluent school districts. The bill is applicable to school budget years starting on or after July 1, 2025, thereby giving districts time to adjust to these new provisions.
Summary
Senate File 2001 aims to amend the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts in Iowa. The new calculations will redefine the amount of foundation aid a district is entitled to based on the difference between the foundation property tax amount and the combined foundation base per pupil. Additionally, if the calculated aid is less than a specified minimum, districts will receive the minimum amount, ensuring a baseline level of support for all districts. This change is intended to provide more equitable funding across various school districts ensuring that those with lesser property taxes still receive adequate financial support for education.
Contention
Discussions surrounding SF2001 may entail both support and opposition. Proponents are likely to argue that these changes will provide much-needed support to underfunded districts, ensuring all students have access to quality education. However, critics might raise concerns about how the definitions and calculations are implemented, and whether the bill adequately addresses the root causes of funding inequities. Additionally, ongoing debates may focus on whether the funding provided under the new guidelines will be sufficient to meet the growing needs of diverse student populations within various districts.
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
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.
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.)
A bill for an act relating to teacher and education support professional compensation, including teacher salary supplement cost per pupil calculations, teacher minimum starting salary requirements, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and school district budget statement reporting, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2611, HSB 714.)
A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the department of education, the department of administrative services, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and the minimum teacher starting salary, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3073.)
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.)
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, and charter school board member requirements.(Formerly HSB 673.)
A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See HF 2543.)
A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See SF 2368.)
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and open enrollment funding, and the participation in school activities by students enrolled in charter schools. (Formerly SSB 3157.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
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.