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Permitting school districts to use certain categorical funds generated from pupils participating in the education savings account program for any school general fund purpose

Sponsored by Rep. Ray Sorensen (R)

Topics:K–12 educationVouchers & education savings accounts

Same legislation: HF 2684

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2684
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2684 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2684 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary School districts would be allowed to use certain extra money from students using education savings accounts for any general school purpose. Instead of only using these funds for teacher salaries or professional development, schools could spend them on other things. This change would start in the 2026 school budget year.1

Read the official explanation

This bill permits school districts to use funds generated for the teacher salary supplement, professional development supplement, and the teacher leadership supplement from pupils participating in the education savings account program for any school general fund purpose. The bill applies to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named February 12, 2026. On February 18, 2026 it recommended passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§257.10

How the Code works3

Lobbying

7 for · 1 against · 1 undecided · Who →

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