HF 2186: Modifying provisions related to application periods for the education savings account program

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to application periods for the education savings account program. The education savings account program is a program that provides funds to pupils who attend nonpublic schools to pay for qualified educational expenses, including but not limited to tuition, tutoring or cognitive skill training fees, educational therapy costs, software expenses, and expenses related to course materials. Under current law, the parent or guardian of a pupil is required to submit an application for payment under the education savings account program to the department of education on or after January 1, but on or before June 30, preceding the school year for which the education savings account payment is requested.

Lobbying · 6 for, 4 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; Yes. Every Kid.

Against: Iowa Association of School Boards; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 28, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee