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SF 260Signed by Governor · April 30, 2021

Relating to the Medicaid reimbursement process for services provided by a receiving district to children requiring special education services

Sponsored by the Senate Education Committee

Topics:K–12 educationHealth careMedicaid

Same legislation: SF 73

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2021
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2021
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2021
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMarch 17, 202147–0
  5. Done: House committeeMarch 31, 2021
  6. Done: Passes the HouseApril 7, 2021
  7. Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2021
  8. Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2021

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary When a student who needs special education moves to a new school district, the new district must help with the paperwork. They are required to complete and send the necessary documents back to the old school district so the student can still get paid for Medicaid services.1

Read the official explanation

This bill provides that when a child requiring special education transfers from the child’s school district of residence to a receiving school district, the receiving school district shall complete and provide to the school district of residence the documentation necessary to seek Medicaid reimbursement for eligible services.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named March 25, 2021. On March 30, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§282.18

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 0 against · 13 undecided · Who →

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