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IA HF2265
IA HF2265A bill for an act modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill modifies provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program. Under current law, for school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2025, resident pupils eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12 who attend a nonpublic school for the applicable school budget year shall be eligible to receive an education savings account payment. The bill retains this provision for only the school budget year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill provides that for school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, resident pupils eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12 who attend a nonpublic school for the applicable school budget year shall be eligible to receive an education savings account payment if the pupil’s household has an annual income less than or equal to 400 percent of the most recently revised poverty income guidelines published by the United States department of health and human services. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for payments under the education savings account program, which provides funds for students attending nonpublic schools. Specifically, for the school year beginning July 1, 2025, any resident student eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade who attends a nonpublic school will remain eligible for these payments. However, for school years starting on or after July 1, 2026, eligibility will be restricted to those students whose household income is at or below 400% of the federal poverty income guidelines, as published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The bill takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Ken Croken (D)*,
Lindsay James (D)*,
Bob Kressig (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Elinor Levin (D)*,
Mary Madison (D)*,
Heather Matson (D)*,
Angel Ramirez (D)*,
Elizabeth Wilson (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 193. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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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=HF2265 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2265.html |
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