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.)
Impact
The legislation modifies existing educational funding statutes by allowing school districts to request supplemental aid or modified supplemental amounts based on increased enrollment due to open enrollment. It directs the school budget review committee to review the unexpended fund balance before granting requests for aid, reinforcing fiscal responsibility. This change may incentivize districts with higher open enrollment rates to pursue strategic growth while giving them necessary support to manage budgetary needs effectively. Thus, it introduces a mechanism for addressing potential funding discrepancies in districts that are significantly influenced by open enrollment practices.
Summary
Senate File 247 (SF247) addresses supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for school districts in Iowa relating to open enrollment. The bill proposes that if a school district has 35% or more of its total enrollment resulting from open enrollment, it may qualify for additional funding under certain criteria. However, the bill outlines specific conditions, such that districts where a majority of students are receiving online instruction from private providers are not eligible for this aid. The modifications aim to ensure that districts with significant open enrollment numbers can address financial challenges resulting from their unique student demographics and funding requirements.
Contention
Some points of contention around SF247 may arise from its criteria for determining aid eligibility. While the intention is to support districts that see a rise in open enrollment, the exclusion of districts where a significant number of students receive online instruction through private providers could raise concerns about equitable access to funding. Additionally, the requirement for public hearings before aid requests may also be a topic of debate regarding transparency and community involvement in educational finance decisions. Critics may argue that this could complicate the process and delay necessary funding for districts in urgent need.
Notable_points
Moreover, the bill emphasizes a structured approach to addressing open enrollment's impact on school finance, which reflects a broader legislative trend prioritizing accountability in education funding. Ultimately, by modifying the process for districts to receive funding aid, SF247 seeks to ensure that educational institutions are adequately supported while also adhering to responsible financial governance.
Similar To
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 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 modifying 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.
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.
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 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.
A bill for an act relating to determination of school district enrollments and education savings account participation and including effective date and applicability provisions.
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 relating to education, including modifying provisions related to education data collection and the determination of enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3156.)
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 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 modifying 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 granting supplemental aid or a modified supplemental amount for school districts with high open enrollments, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Relating to accelerated and supplemental instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments and access to criminal history record information for certain tutors providing that instruction.
Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.