Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB673

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 HF 2543.)

Impact

The bill modifies funding formulas for charter schools, ensuring that they receive an amount equal to various educational supplements based on the previous school budget year. This change implies an adjustment to how funds are allocated to charter schools, which could potentially result in increased financial support for these institutions. Furthermore, it stipulates that school districts must provide reasonable access to their properties for charter schools, which could improve the availability of educational spaces.

Summary

House Study Bill 673 proposes significant reforms in the education sector by establishing a right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease underutilized and vacant school district properties. This allows charter schools within a district to have priority access to district-owned properties that are not being fully utilized. The bill aims to enhance educational facilities for charter schools and is seen as a means to promote operational flexibility and expansion for charter institutions.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HSB673 include concerns regarding the power dynamics between school districts and charter schools. Critics fear that granting charter schools a right of first refusal to district properties could undermine local school boards' authority over property management decisions and resources. Additionally, there may be apprehension about the implications of changing the definition of underutilized and vacant properties, which could lead to conflicts about property use and ownership rights in local communities.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3157

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 SF 2368.)

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 SSB3157

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.)

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 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 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 HF355

A bill for an act relating to certain specified employees of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, including renewal requirements associated with licenses issued by the board of educational examiners to practitioners with master's or doctoral degrees, fees associated with the review of certain specified records, and background checks for employees of school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(Formerly HF 224; See HF 672.)

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.)

Similar Bills

IA SSB3157

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.)

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.