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Iowa House Bill HF319

Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF319

Caption

A bill for an act relating to public 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 transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 138.)

Impact

If enacted, HF319 would have a significant impact on the way public schools in Iowa receive funding. By establishing a clear structure for growth in funding related to both regular programming and categorical aid, the bill could provide schools with more predictable financial resources. This is particularly important for budgeting and planning, as it would mitigate fluctuations in funding that may arise from varying economic conditions. The modification of property tax replacement payments is intended to provide equitable support across different school districts, potentially addressing disparities in school funding.

Summary

House File 319 aims to amend various provisions related to public school funding in Iowa, establishing a state percent of growth and a categorical state percent of growth for the budget year starting July 1, 2025. The bill defines the state percent of growth to be 2.25% for that fiscal year and outlines formulas for calculating property tax replacement payments for school districts. The legislation intends to set a framework for funding provisions that respond to school budgeting needs, potentially affecting multiple aspects of school district financing.

Contention

There may be notable points of contention surrounding HF319, especially concerning how the new calculations for funding distributions might be perceived as either more beneficial or detrimental to specific school districts. Concerns about the adequacy of funding for programs essential to student success, particularly in rural or underfunded areas, could influence legislative discussions. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the proposed funding mechanism in adequately addressing the needs of students and teachers, comparing it with existing frameworks.

Additional_notes

HF319 proposes to modify existing laws by defining specific percentages and providing explicit methods for calculating funding. It includes provisions for transportation equity payments, indicating a comprehensive approach to school funding that also considers logistical needs. The bill is framed within a broader context of educational equity and might trigger discussions about the values around public investment in education.

Latest IA HF319 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HSB138

Related A bill for an act relating to public 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 transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 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 SSB3122

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.)

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 HF2612

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the membership of the boards of directors of area education agencies, the department of education, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and minimum teacher salaries, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and property tax replacement payments, 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 transition, effective date, and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 713.) Effective date: 03/27/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

Similar Bills

IA HSB138

A bill for an act relating to public 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 transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

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 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.

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 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 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 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.)