Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF250

Introduced
2/8/23  
Engrossed
3/22/23  
Introduced
2/8/23  
Refer
3/23/23  
Engrossed
3/22/23  
Enrolled
5/3/23  
Refer
3/23/23  
Enrolled
5/3/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The impact of SF250 on state laws revolves around its potential to enhance the accessibility and usability of state funds allocated for computer science education. By allowing grant recipients to carry over funds incurred over an extended period, the bill aims to ensure that educators and institutions can effectively leverage these resources for professional development without facing the pressure of immediate expenditure deadlines. This change reflects a broader commitment to advancing computer science education and training in the state of Iowa.

Summary

Senate File 250 is a legislative act aimed at amending the provisions related to disbursements from the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund. The bill updates the existing statute by adding a new subsection that allows recipients of grants from this fund to utilize the awarded funds for expenses incurred during the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded, extending until September 30 of the following year. This amendment is intended to provide recipients with more flexibility in utilizing the funds for their professional development needs.

Sentiment

The general sentiment regarding SF250 appears to be positive, particularly among educators and stakeholders in the computer science field. By simplifying the funding process and extending the applicability of grants, supporters believe the bill will encourage more robust training programs. However, while the sentiment among proponents is strong, there may be some concern regarding the adequacy of funding and whether the changes will significantly improve educational outcomes for students in computer science.

Contention

While there is broad support for SF250, possible points of contention could arise over the effectiveness of the fund's allocation and the adequacy of resources provided for professional development. Some may question whether the changes to funding disbursement will truly lead to improvements in educational quality or whether additional oversight is needed to ensure funds are used effectively. Nonetheless, the bill's passage seems to indicate a shift towards a more supportive environment for computer science education in Iowa.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1023

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

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1023

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

IA SF565

A bill for an act relating to state and local finance and the administration of the tax and related laws by the department of revenue, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1148.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023, 01/01/2024, 01/01/2026. Applicability date: 01/01/2023, 07/01/2024.

IA HF1038

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations and disbursements, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 331.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024.

IA SF578

A bill for an act relating to state finances, including by making, modifying, limiting, or reducing appropriations, distributions, or transfers, authorizing expenditure of certain unappropriated moneys, making corrections, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1222.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 03/28/2023, 09/18/2023.

IA HF421

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa tuition grants program administered by the college student aid commission and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 186.) Effective date: Enactment, 05/11/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 12/01/2022.

IA SF197

A bill for an act relating to licensure requirements for professional land surveyors, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1079.) Effective date: 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 07/01/2023.

IA SF2405

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the distribution formula for general state financial aid to community colleges and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 2373, SSB 3164.) Effective date: 07/01/2024. Applicability date: 07/01/2025.

IA SF549

A bill for an act relating to captive insurance companies, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SF 509, SF 424.) Effective date: 07/01/2023, 01/01/2025. Applicability date: 01/01/2025.

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 HF567

A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 159.) Contingent effective date. Applicability date: 01/01/2022, 01/01/2023.

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