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Iowa Senate Bill SSB3122

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3122

Introduced
1/30/24  
Introduced
1/30/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2258.)

Impact

If passed, the bill will have a direct effect on the financial structure of school funding in Iowa, influencing how resources are allocated to public education. By setting these growth percentages, the bill seeks to ensure predictable and sustained funding levels for schools. This could help districts in budgeting and long-term financial planning. However, the actual impact on educational outcomes will depend significantly on the percentages established by the legislature, which can vary from year to year based on economic conditions and political decisions.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3122 is a legislative proposal aimed at establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth specifically for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024. The bill outlines a method by which the general assembly will set these percentages during the 2024 legislative session. The state percent of growth is a critical component in determining the amount of supplemental state aid allocated as part of Iowa's school foundation program. Similarly, the categorical state percent of growth influences supplementary aid calculations for various categorical funding supplements, including those related to teacher salaries and early intervention programs.

Contention

Notably, discussions surrounding SSB3122 may involve debates over the effectiveness of funding formulas in addressing educational needs across diverse districts, especially those with varying socioeconomic statuses. Stakeholders might express concerns about equity in funding distribution and whether the established growth rates will meet the evolving demands of education in the state. Additionally, potential opposition could arise from those advocating for more comprehensive reform in school funding to address broader systemic issues in educational equity.

Latest IA SSB3122 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SF2258

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3122.)

Previously Filed As

IA SF2258

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3122.)

IA HSB712

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2613.)

IA SF2094

A bill for an act establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for supplemental state aid calculations for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including effective date provisions.

IA HF2613

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 712.)

IA SSB1081

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2023, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and the transportation equity payments, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 192.)

IA SF192

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2023, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1081.) Effective date: 02/07/2023.

IA SSB1053

A bill for an act relating to 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 including effective date provisions.(See SF 167.)

IA HSB117

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2023, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 171.)

IA HF171

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2023, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 117.)

IA SF167

A bill for an act relating to 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, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1053.) Effective date: 05/19/2025.

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