HF 445: 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.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2025

• Rep. Samantha Fett (R) · samantha.fett@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Chad Behn (R) · chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: American Federation for Children; Americans For Prosperity; Inspired Life; Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference; Yes. Every Kid.

In plain words

1. February 18, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 20, 2025House subcommittee named: Fett, Behn and Levin
3. February 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it