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IA HF2736
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bagniewski
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AI Summary
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Adds two new funding categories to the combined foundation base for school funding: area education agency (AEA) teacher salary supplement district cost and AEA professional development supplement district cost.
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Establishes a new AEA professional development supplement state cost per pupil, calculated by dividing the FY2024 professional development allocations to AEAs by the statewide special education support services weighted enrollment for FY2027.
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Includes a legislative intent statement declaring that Iowa's schools and AEAs should be fully funded to maximize education quality, linking state welfare to school funding levels.
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Modifies the regular program foundation base from 88.4% to 87.5% of regular program state cost per pupil for budget years beginning July 1, 2022, and after.
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Takes effect upon enactment and applies to budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act modifying provisions related to area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 606.
3/9/2026