Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2189

Introduced
2/1/24  
Refer
2/8/24  
Introduced
2/1/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3044.)

Impact

One of the significant impacts of SF2189 is that it specifies how unencumbered or unobligated funds from the appropriation will be managed. Rather than reverting back to the state general fund at the end of the fiscal year, these funds will remain available for use in the following fiscal year for the intended purpose. This provision is designed to enhance the efficacy of the financial support provided to therapeutic classrooms, potentially allowing for greater flexibility in funding allocation and utilization.

Summary

Senate File 2189 is a legislation aimed at supporting therapeutic classrooms through financial provisions for transportation reimbursement claims submitted by school districts. The bill allocates $500,000 for the fiscal year 2023-2024 to cover these claims, specifically referencing school district expenditures related to therapeutic classroom services. The essence of this bill is to ensure the continuity of funding for therapeutic educational initiatives that cater to the needs of students requiring specialized classroom environments.

Contention

The discussions surrounding SF2189 highlight the importance of therapeutic classrooms but may also bring forth issues related to budget priorities within the educational sector. While all votes for the bill indicated support, underlying concerns might remain about the sufficiency of the allocated funds to meet the growing demand for therapeutic services in schools. Additionally, with increasing complexities in educational funding, stakeholders may raise questions about the long-term sustainability and adequacy of resources dedicated to these programs.

Companion Bills

IA HSB520

Related A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2631.)

IA SSB3044

Related A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2189.)

IA HF2631

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 520.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2631

A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 520.)

IA HSB520

A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2631.)

IA SSB3044

A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2189.)

IA SSB3201

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2435.)

IA SF2435

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents; modifying provisions related to compulsory education, open enrollment, the state board of regents presidential search committee, the Iowa tuition grants program, and the Iowa dyslexia board; establishing restrictions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents; providing penalties; and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3201.) Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024.

IA SF647

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1231.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HF1045

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 337.)

IA HF2704

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents; modifying provisions related to compulsory education, open enrollment, the state board of regents presidential search committee, the Iowa tuition grants program, and the Iowa dyslexia board; establishing restrictions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents; providing penalties; and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA SSB1212

A bill for an act relating to the funding of, the operation of, and appropriation of moneys to the department for the blind, the department of education, and the state board of regents, and providing for properly related matters.(See SF 560.)

IA SF560

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, the department of education, and the state board of regents; requiring the state board of regents to conduct a study and prepare a report related to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and efforts; providing for responsibilities of the workforce development board; establishing the Iowa workforce grant and incentive program; requiring the department of education to convene a task force to study issues related to programs for at-risk students and dropout prevention programs; modifying provisions related to the future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program, the all Iowa opportunity scholarship program, the education savings account program, the gap tuition assistance program, the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program, career and technical education programs, the fine arts beginning teacher mentoring program, the equipment replacement and program-sharing property tax levy, and the posting of education-related job openings; and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1212.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/24/2023, 07/01/2023.

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