SSB 3191: 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

What it does

This bill relates to and makes appropriations to the education system. The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the general fund of the state and other funds to the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents and its institutions. The bill is organized by divisions. DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND. The bill appropriates moneys to the department for the blind for its administration. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. _____ educational services for the blind and visually impaired program, the division of special education, and the college student aid commission.

Senate subcommittee · named March 30, 2026

• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); Code.org; Decoding Dyslexia Iowa; EveryStep; Iowa Alliance for Arts Education; Iowa Barber and Cosmetology School Association; Iowa Soybean Association; Western Governors University

In plain words

1. March 30, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. March 30, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Green, Kraayenbrink and Winckler
3. April 1, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. April 8, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2482