Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF375

Introduced
2/22/23  
Introduced
2/22/23  

Caption

A bill for an act establishing a low-income enrollment categorical funding supplement for school districts and including applicability provisions.

Impact

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024, for school budget years beginning on or after that date. It modifies existing codes to incorporate the low-income enrollment supplement into the state aid formula, which will result in additional financial resources for eligible school districts. The funding is flexible in that it can be utilized for any general school purpose, which may help enhance educational resources and programs for students from low-income backgrounds.

Summary

Senate File 375 aims to establish a low-income enrollment categorical funding supplement for school districts in Iowa. The bill proposes a state cost per pupil of $500 for low-income enrollment, intended to supplement the existing state school foundation program under Code chapter 257. This initiative is designed to support school districts that have a higher number of pupils eligible for free and reduced-price meals, thereby targeting financial assistance to schools with a greater need based on socioeconomic factors.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SF375 may arise from the implications of budget allocations and the adequacy of the proposed funding level. Critics may question whether $500 per pupil is sufficient to address the challenges faced by low-income students effectively, especially in comparison to the costs associated with providing educational resources. Additionally, there may be discussions regarding how this funding impacts overall educational equity and funding distribution across districts with varying demographics.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF810

A bill for an act relating to granting supplemental aid or a modified supplemental amount for school districts with high open enrollments, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA SF2201

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3100.) Effective date: 02/26/2026, 07/01/2026. Applicability date: 07/01/2026.

IA SSB1211

A bill for an act modifying supplemental aid and modified supplemental amounts for certain school districts relating to open enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA SSB3100

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, the regular program state cost per pupil, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 2201.)

IA HF319

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 138.)

IA HF2736

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

IA HSB138

A bill for an act relating to public school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments and transportation equity payments, modifying provisions relating to the regular program state cost per pupil and funding for shared operational functions, establishing a school district funding supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 319.)

IA SF60

A bill for an act relating to the state school foundation program and the calculation of minimum state foundation aid for school districts and including applicability provisions.

IA SSB1053

A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, modifying provisions relating to the property tax replacement payments, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 167.)

IA SF2228

A bill for an act relating to school district funding provisions, including reducing the foundation property tax and repealing the education savings account program, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

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