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IA HF2186

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Fett

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new mid-year application period for Iowa's Education Savings Account (ESA) program, allowing parents to apply between December 1-20 for the upcoming semester
  • Reduces ESA payments to 50% of the regular program state cost per pupil for applications submitted during the December mid-year application period
  • Maintains the existing January 1 through June 30 application period for full-year ESA payments at 100% of the regular program state cost per pupil
  • Requires ESA funds from mid-year applications to be deposited into individual accounts within 30 days of application submission
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 257.11B subsections 3, 4, and 6 to implement these changes effective for the 2026 school year

Legislative Description

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to application periods for the education savings account program.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 164.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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