Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3044

Introduced
1/11/24  
Introduced
1/11/24  

Caption

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

Impact

This bill's enactment is poised to strengthen the support system for therapeutic classrooms, enhancing the resources available to school districts for transportation claims. By preventing funds from reverting, it increases fiscal flexibility for educational authorities, encouraging more consistent support for programs that cater to the specialized educational needs of students. Overall, this legislative change will likely lead to improved operational efficiency within therapeutic programs, ensuring that funding remains dedicated to addressing the diverse challenges faced by these initiatives.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3044 addresses the utilization of state appropriated funds aimed at supporting therapeutic classrooms. This bill modifies existing provisions concerning the reimbursement of school district claims related to transportation for therapeutic services. Specifically, it allocates $500,000 for the fiscal year 2023-2024, allowing for direct payment to school districts for claims submitted under the established guidelines. One significant aspect of this bill is that unencumbered funds will not revert at the end of the fiscal year but can extend into the next fiscal cycle to ensure availability for the intended programs.

Contention

While broad support for funding therapeutic classrooms exists, there may be discussions surrounding the distribution and management of these funds. Stakeholders might raise concerns about the effectiveness of the reimbursement process and whether the allocated amount is sufficient to meet the actual needs of the districts. Additionally, questions may also arise regarding oversight of the therapeutic classroom incentive fund and how effectively it can facilitate grants that align with state educational objectives.

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 SF2189

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

IA HF2631

Replaced by 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 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 SF2189

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

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 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 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 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 SSB1231

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.(See SF 647.)

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 HSB337

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.(See HF 1045.)

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