Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2369

Introduced
2/8/24  
Introduced
2/8/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to state funding for children receiving competent private instruction or independent private instruction, making penalties applicable, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Impact

The bill creates a dedicated home school support distribution fund under the supervision of the Iowa Department of Education (DOE). It mandates that parents or guardians of eligible children submit applications annually to receive these distributions, which serve as a form of financial assistance for families opting for home schooling. The bill not only establishes clear guidelines for the support distribution but also lays the groundwork for administrative processes that govern the determination of eligibility and distribution amounts.

Summary

House File 2369 establishes a funding mechanism for children receiving competent private instruction or independent private instruction through a program known as the home school support distribution program. This program is designed to provide financial support to eligible families, offering them a distribution equal to twenty percent of the regular program state cost per pupil. The bill outlines that for each fiscal year, starting July 1, 2024, there will be appropriations from the state general fund to support the program, reflecting a commitment to enhance educational opportunities for home-schooled children.

Contention

Among the notable provisions of House File 2369 are those aimed at combating fraudulent claims. The bill designates the act of making a false claim to obtain funds or receiving distribution without proper eligibility as a fraudulent practice, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity of the fraud. Additionally, the bill sets up an appeals process allowing parents or guardians to contest administrative decisions made by the DOE or third-party entities, ensuring a level of transparency and fairness in the administration of the support distribution program.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2280

A bill for an act relating to private instruction, including modifying provisions related to independent private instruction and the reports and evidence of immunizations required under competent private instruction.(Formerly HF 464, HF 283.)

IA HF464

A bill for an act relating to private instruction, including modifying provisions related to independent private instruction and the reports and evidence of immunizations required under competent private instruction.(Formerly HF 283; See HF 2280.)

IA HF283

A bill for an act relating to private instruction, including modifying provisions related to independent private instruction and the reports and evidence of immunizations required under competent private instruction.(See HF 464, HF 2280.)

IA HF2234

A bill for an act relating to special minor's driver's licenses of students who receive competent private instruction or independent private instruction, and making penalties applicable.

IA HF888

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction, world language instruction, and dual enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 88.)

IA HF88

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction, world language instruction, dual enrollment, and the tuition and textbook tax credit, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 888.)

IA HSB1

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 68.)

IA SSB1022

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 94.)

IA SF204

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to private instruction, world language instruction, dual enrollment, and the tuition and textbook tax credit, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA HF68

A bill for an act relating to education programs and funding by establishing an education savings account program, modifying certain school district categorical funding supplements and supplementary weighting, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 1.) Effective date: 01/24/2023, 07/01/2023. Applicability date: 01/01/2023.

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