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Iowa House Bill HF2611

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2611

Introduced
2/19/24  
Refer
2/21/24  
Introduced
2/19/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to school funding, including the teacher salary supplement cost per pupil and teacher and education support professional compensation, and making appropriations.(Formerly HSB 714; See HF 2630.)

Impact

The bill aims to enhance the attractiveness of the teaching profession in Iowa by increasing starting salaries, which is expected to help with teacher retention and recruitment amidst national shortages. This reform is significant as it reassesses compensation standards in line with the cost of living and the value of educational professionals. Furthermore, schools will receive a total of $22 million aimed at improving the salaries of both teachers and education support personnel, providing them with more financial stability and support.

Summary

House File 2611 deals with school funding in Iowa, specifically modifying the teacher salary supplement cost per pupil and compensating education support professionals. A significant reform included in the bill is the increase in the minimum starting salary for new teachers. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, the minimum salary for a new teacher is set to rise from $33,500 to $47,500, and further to $50,000 for the 2026 fiscal year. The bill defines education support personnel as non-salaried employees, such as regular and part-time staff, who are essential for the smooth operation of school districts.

Contention

While proponents argue that higher salaries will improve educational outcomes by attracting and retaining quality educators, opponents could raise concerns over the financial implications for school districts and the state budget. Some fear the adjustments may lead to increased pressure on existing funding mechanisms, potentially affecting other educational programs. The bill does not specify how additional funding might be secured to sustain these increased salary levels in the long term, which could lead to debates over budget priorities within the education sector.

Latest IA HF2611 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HSB714

Related A bill for an act relating to school funding, including the teacher salary supplement cost per pupil and teacher and education support professional compensation, and making appropriations.(See HF 2611, HF 2630.)

IA HF2630

Similar To A bill for an act relating to teacher and education support professional compensation, including teacher salary supplement cost per pupil calculations, teacher minimum starting salary requirements, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and school district budget statement reporting, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2611, HSB 714.)

Previously Filed As

IA HSB714

A bill for an act relating to school funding, including the teacher salary supplement cost per pupil and teacher and education support professional compensation, and making appropriations.(See HF 2611, HF 2630.)

IA HF2630

A bill for an act relating to teacher and education support professional compensation, including teacher salary supplement cost per pupil calculations, teacher minimum starting salary requirements, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and school district budget statement reporting, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2611, HSB 714.)

IA HF787

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 147.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HSB147

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 787.)

IA SF2386

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the department of education, the department of administrative services, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and the minimum teacher starting salary, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3073.)

IA SSB1100

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 442.)

IA SF442

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, teacher preparation requirements, out-of-state placement of certain specified students requiring special education, the duties of the department of education, and minimum teacher salaries, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1100.)

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.

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 HF2612

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the membership of the boards of directors of area education agencies, the department of education, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and minimum teacher salaries, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and property tax replacement payments, establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for supplemental state aid calculations for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 713.) Effective date: 03/27/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.

Similar Bills

IA SF9

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 247.)

IA SF247

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 9.)

IA HF2076

A bill for an act relating to supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HF810

A bill for an act relating to granting supplemental aid or a modified supplemental amount for school districts with high open enrollments, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HSB714

A bill for an act relating to school funding, including the teacher salary supplement cost per pupil and teacher and education support professional compensation, and making appropriations.(See HF 2611, HF 2630.)

IA SF2021

A bill for an act relating to funding calculations for the teacher salary supplement, professional development supplement, early intervention supplement, and teacher leadership supplement for school districts that materially breach an interscholastic sharing agreement, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA SSB1211

A bill for an act modifying supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HF2612

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the duties and powers of area education agencies, the membership of the boards of directors of area education agencies, the department of education, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil and minimum teacher salaries, Iowa public employees' retirement system bona fide retirement requirements, and property tax replacement payments, establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for supplemental state aid calculations for the budget year beginning July 1, 2024, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 713.) Effective date: 03/27/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 07/01/2024, 07/01/2025.