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IA SF2244

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janice Weiner

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • School districts must be notified when resident students are approved for the education savings account (ESA) program, including the number and ages of participating students but no other personal information
  • Third-party entities and qualified firms administering ESA funds must submit annual reports detailing total spending on educational materials, instructional services outside qualified nonpublic schools, and all reimbursement claims
  • Third-party ESA administrators must cooperate fully with the Department of Education and State Auditor for performance audits, with an annual independent compliance audit required as a public record
  • Contracts with ESA vendors must be awarded through competitive bidding, with fees capped at 3% of total administered funds and all contract terms made public
  • The definition of "qualified nonpublic school" for ESA purposes is established with specific compliance requirements

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the education savings account program, including the establishment and requirements of qualified nonpublic schools.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Evans, Kraayenbrink, and Winckler.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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