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IA HF2440
IA HF2440A bill for an act relating to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 678.)
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the payment of claims associated with nonpublic school pupil transportation. Code section 285.2 (payment of claims for nonpublic school transportation) appropriates from the general fund of the state to the department of education moneys sufficient to pay the approved claims of public school districts for transportation services to nonpublic school pupils. The amount of that appropriation was limited to $8,997,091 by 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 159. The bill amends 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 159, to increase the amount of this appropriation by $186,883.55. The bill directs the department of education to use these additional moneys to pay any claim for nonpublic school pupil transportation under Code section 285.2 that was not submitted in a timely manner due to an administrative error. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill increases the state's appropriation for paying approved claims for transportation services provided to nonpublic school students by $186,883.55, raising the total amount available for fiscal year 2025-2026 from $8,997,091 to $9,183,974.55. The Department of Education is directed to use these additional funds specifically to cover any transportation claims that were not submitted on time because of an administrative mistake, ensuring that legitimate expenses are still paid. This bill takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 290. (on 02/16/2026)
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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=HF2440 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2440.html |
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