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IA SF485
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janice Weiner
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AI Summary
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Nonpublic schools receiving tuition payments from parents using Education Savings Account (ESA) program funds must comply with new requirements to remain eligible for such payments
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Participating nonpublic schools must adhere to the same accountability and transparency requirements that apply to public school district boards of directors
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Participating nonpublic schools must follow the same data reporting requirements and accreditation standards applicable to public school districts, including standards for courses offered and taught
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Participating nonpublic schools must meet the same teacher employment and licensing requirements that apply to public school districts
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Removes existing language that prohibited the state from requiring nonpublic schools to modify their educational programs to receive ESA payments
Legislative Description
A bill for an act establishing requirements related to nonpublic schools that receive tuition payments from parents or guardians whose students are participating in the education savings account program.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Kraayenbrink, and Quirmbach. S.J. 405.
3/4/2025