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Iowa Senate Bill SSB3157

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3157

Introduced
2/6/24  
Introduced
2/6/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See SF 2368.)

Impact

The bill primarily impacts several aspects of state education law, particularly in how charter schools interact with local school districts. The new provisions require school districts to publish information about property availability and utilize underutilized or vacant properties to support the establishment of charter schools. This could alleviate property management concerns for districts while simultaneously expanding charter schools' operational footprints. The amendments to the funding formula are also significant, as they dictate the financial resources that charter schools will receive based on the previous year's figures, which may improve their budgeting and financial planning.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3157 seeks to enhance the operational framework for charter schools within the state of Iowa by establishing a right of first refusal for such schools to purchase or lease underutilized and vacant school district properties. The legislation aims to modify existing funding structures for charter schools and alter certain requirements regarding charter school governance and the school calendar start dates. By doing so, it intends to facilitate greater access to necessary resources for charter schools, thereby promoting alternative educational environments in the state.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SSB3157 involve concerns from traditional public school advocates who worry that enhancing charter schools may detract attention and resources from public schools. Opponents often highlight the potential for increased competition between public and charter schools, questioning whether charter systems can sufficiently address the diverse needs of students. Additionally, changes to the school start date regulation have stirred debate regarding the impact on scheduling for families and educators. Such alterations could reframe debates around educational timing and resource allocation in the state.

Latest IA SSB3157 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HSB673

Related A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See HF 2543.)

IA HF2543

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, and charter school board member requirements.(Formerly HSB 673.)

IA SF2368

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and open enrollment funding, and the participation in school activities by students enrolled in charter schools. (Formerly SSB 3157.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB673

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See HF 2543.)

IA HF2543

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, and charter school board member requirements.(Formerly HSB 673.)

IA SF2368

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and open enrollment funding, and the participation in school activities by students enrolled in charter schools. (Formerly SSB 3157.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HSB105

A bill for an act relating to charter schools, including by modifying provisions related to charter school board member requirements and charter school student participation in the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program.(See HF 785.)

IA HSB108

A bill for an act relating to payments to charter schools by a school district of residence for students enrolled in a charter school, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 789.)

IA HF789

A bill for an act relating to payments to charter schools by a school district of residence for students enrolled in a charter school, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 108.)

IA HSB587

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and modifying the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to requiring teachers and students to sing the national anthem.

IA HSB219

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to school district library programs and the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(See HF 597.)

IA HF597

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to school district library programs and the educational program provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(Formerly HSB 219.)

IA SB808

Charter schools: chartering authorities and approvals.

Similar Bills

IA HSB673

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, charter school board member requirements, and the school start date.(See HF 2543.)

IA SF2368

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the sale of real property by school districts, charter school and open enrollment funding, and the participation in school activities by students enrolled in charter schools. (Formerly SSB 3157.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF2543

A bill for an act relating to education by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease school district property and modifying charter school and open enrollment funding, and charter school board member requirements.(Formerly HSB 673.)

AR SB215

To Amend The Permissible Uses For Real Estate Donated By A Public School District; And To Amend The Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Program Act.

NJ A4424

"County Urban Agricultural Development Zone Act."

NJ S4125

Requires Division of Purchase and Property to issue annual report on State-owned underutilized real property with potential for other uses.

TX HB2449

Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

TX HB5282

Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.