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IA HF2151
IA HF2151A bill for an act making appropriations to the department of education for the therapeutic classroom incentive grant program.
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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund of the state to the department of education (DE) for FY 2026-2027 for deposit in the therapeutic classroom incentive fund. Moneys in the therapeutic classroom incentive fund are appropriated to DE for purposes of distributing grants to school districts for the establishment of therapeutic classrooms for learners ages 3 to 21 whose emotional, social, or behavioral needs interfere with their ability to be successful in their current educational environments.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Education (DE) for the fiscal year 2026-2027, to be placed into a dedicated fund called the therapeutic classroom incentive fund. These funds are then to be distributed by the DE as grants to school districts. The purpose of these grants is to help school districts establish "therapeutic classrooms," which are specialized learning environments designed for students aged 3 to 21 whose emotional, social, or behavioral challenges are hindering their success in their current school settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (21)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Sean Bagniewski (D)*,
Timi Brown-Powers (D)*,
Tracy Ehlert (D)*,
Eric Gjerde (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Rob Johnson (D)*,
Jennifer Konfrst (D)*,
Bob Kressig (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Elinor Levin (D)*,
Mary Madison (D)*,
Heather Matson (D)*,
Larry McBurney (D)*,
Brian Meyer (D)*,
Angel Ramirez (D)*,
J.D. Scholten (D)*,
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)*,
Aime Wichtendahl (D)*,
Ross Wilburn (D)*,
Elizabeth Wilson (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 149. (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2151 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2151.html |
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