Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF220

Introduced
2/7/23  
Introduced
2/7/23  

Caption

A bill for an act requiring school districts to provide information related to the Iowa tuition grant program to students enrolled in grades ten through twelve.

Impact

By requiring school districts to develop and distribute educational materials in consultation with the college student aid commission, HF220 aims to enhance student knowledge and access to financial aid options. This act is expected to impact students' decisions about pursuing higher education by informing them of available financial supports, thereby potentially increasing the number of graduate enrollments in higher education institutions within Iowa. Furthermore, it may help mitigate the financial burden on families by encouraging students to apply for grants that could ease their tuition costs.

Summary

House File 220, introduced by Representative Harris, mandates that school districts in Iowa provide relevant information regarding the Iowa tuition grant program to students in grades ten through twelve. This legislative act aims to ensure that high school students are informed about opportunities for financial assistance available for post-secondary education, specifically targeting the grants available to Iowa residents attending eligible private colleges or universities. The bill intends to increase awareness of the Iowa tuition grant program, ultimately promoting higher education enrollment among students in the state.

Contention

While the bill may be viewed positively as a step toward improving educational access, there could be concerns regarding the implementation of this requirement. Some may argue that school districts already face numerous obligations and that this additional requirement could strain educational resources. Additionally, disparities in the quality and timeliness of information dissemination across different districts might raise concerns about equitable access to educational resources. Discussion on these issues may take place as the bill moves through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HSB746

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to summative testing in schools and the educational program provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve.(See HF 2670.)

IA HSB278

A bill for an act relating to physical education requirements for students enrolled in grades seven through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

IA HF2392

A bill for an act implementing requirements related to the health instruction and health education instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in grades one through twelve.

IA SF525

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1158.)

IA HSB173

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 851.)

IA SSB1158

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 525.)

IA SF88

A bill for an act requiring boards of directors of school districts and the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades nine through twelve for civic or political events.

IA HF2396

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program, Iowa workforce grant and incentive program, vocational-technical tuition grant program, the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and the gap tuition assistance program, and making appropriations.

IA HSB714

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.(See HF 2510.)

IA HF851

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.