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Iowa Senate Bill SSB1023

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1023

Introduced
1/11/23  
Introduced
1/11/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to disbursements from the computer science professional development incentive fund and including applicability provisions.(See SF 250.)

Impact

The implementation of SSB1023 is expected to enhance the support provided to teachers seeking to improve their skills in computer science. With the newly structured timeline for fund utilization, districts, nonpublic schools, and education agencies can incentivize professional development more readily, ensuring that more educators have access to necessary resources. The amended provisions within the bill aim to foster a stronger educational framework surrounding computer science, assisting schools in addressing the growing demand for tech-savvy educators.

Summary

SSB1023 is a bill concerning disbursements from the computer science professional development incentive fund in Iowa. It aims to amend current laws governing the awarded grants for improving professional development activities in computer science education. The bill clarifies eligibility for grant recipients, allowing them to claim expenses incurred during the fiscal year of the grant, extending through September 30 of the subsequent year. This would enable educators to manage their professional development expenses more effectively and support their continuous education in computer science.

Conclusion

In summary, SSB1023 is designed to bolster computer science education through improved funding mechanisms for teacher development. As discussions continue, stakeholders will likely focus on ensuring equitable access to resources so that all educators can benefit from the provisions of the bill, thereby enhancing the overall quality of computer science instruction in the state.

Contention

While the bill is generally viewed as beneficial for enhancing educational opportunities in computer science, there may be concerns regarding the availability of funds and whether the enhancements will uniformly reach all schools, particularly those in underfunded areas. Critics might argue that without sufficient financial backing, the extended time frame for expense reimbursement may not adequately support teachers in disadvantaged districts, potentially widening educational inequalities. The discussion around fund allocation and prioritization of resources remains a notable point of contention.

Latest IA SSB1023 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA SF250

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to disbursements from the computer science professional development incentive fund and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1023.) Effective date: 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SF250

A bill for an act relating to disbursements from the computer science professional development incentive fund and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1023.) Effective date: 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2023.

IA SSB3171

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.(See SF 2332.)

IA HF253

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided by students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.

IA SF2332

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.(Formerly SSB 3171.)

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 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.)

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 SSB1049

A bill for an act relating to education, including eligibility for grants under the teach Iowa scholar program, licenses issued by the board of educational examiners, and the use of revenues from the district management levy, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 392.)

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 HSB713

A bill for an act relating to area education agencies, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, oversight by the department of education, funding, shared operational functions, and establishing a task force related to area education agency property and operations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2612.)

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