Bill > SF647

This bill provides comprehensive funding and policy provisions for Iowa's education system for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, covering multiple educational entities and programs. The bill appropriates funds to the Department for the Blind ($3.2 million), Department of Education (with numerous specific allocations totaling hundreds of millions of dollars), and State Board of Regents institutions (with significant funding for the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Northern Iowa). Key funding areas include career and technical education, school food services, early childhood programs, mental health services, STEM initiatives, workforce training, and various scholarship and grant programs. The bill creates several new funds, such as the Court Reporter Equipment Grant Program Fund and modifies existing tuition grant funds, and includes provisions for transferring unencumbered funds between accounts. Notable allocations include $23.9 million for the Future Ready Iowa Skilled Workforce Last-Dollar Scholarship program, $6.6 million for National Guard Service Scholarships, and funding for mental health training, early literacy programs, and support for various educational initiatives. The bill also makes technical changes to existing education-related statutes and ensures continued support for educational programs across Iowa's educational institutions.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (Senate)

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