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Iowa Senate Bill SSB3044
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Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3044

Introduced
1/11/24  
Introduced
1/11/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2189.)

Impact

This bill's enactment is poised to strengthen the support system for therapeutic classrooms, enhancing the resources available to school districts for transportation claims. By preventing funds from reverting, it increases fiscal flexibility for educational authorities, encouraging more consistent support for programs that cater to the specialized educational needs of students. Overall, this legislative change will likely lead to improved operational efficiency within therapeutic programs, ensuring that funding remains dedicated to addressing the diverse challenges faced by these initiatives.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3044 addresses the utilization of state appropriated funds aimed at supporting therapeutic classrooms. This bill modifies existing provisions concerning the reimbursement of school district claims related to transportation for therapeutic services. Specifically, it allocates $500,000 for the fiscal year 2023-2024, allowing for direct payment to school districts for claims submitted under the established guidelines. One significant aspect of this bill is that unencumbered funds will not revert at the end of the fiscal year but can extend into the next fiscal cycle to ensure availability for the intended programs.

Contention

While broad support for funding therapeutic classrooms exists, there may be discussions surrounding the distribution and management of these funds. Stakeholders might raise concerns about the effectiveness of the reimbursement process and whether the allocated amount is sufficient to meet the actual needs of the districts. Additionally, questions may also arise regarding oversight of the therapeutic classroom incentive fund and how effectively it can facilitate grants that align with state educational objectives.

Latest IA SSB3044 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HSB520

Related A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2631.)

IA SF2189

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3044.)

IA HF2631

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the use of moneys appropriated to support therapeutic classrooms, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 520.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1226

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 624.)

IA SSB1231

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See SF 647.)

IA SF647

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1231.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SF660

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering and tourism, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1240.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA SSB3187

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2484.)

IA SF624

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1226.)

IA HF1045

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 337.)

IA HSB337

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(See HF 1045.)

IA HF1048

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including judicial officer salaries and interpreter or translator fees, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 340.)

IA HSB340

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch, including juror compensation and judicial officer salaries, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1048.)

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