In this UEN Report of the fourth week of the 2021 Legislative Session, find information about: School Funding Proposals for SSA are Introduced; Diversity Plan Bill approved in the House; Update on Governor’s School Choice Omnibus; ELL Tiered Weighting Bill through House Subcommittee; Action on Other Bills this week; Senate and House Education Committee Members; Advocacy Resources and more.

Letter on behalf of UEN districts to Governor Reynolds and others regarding prioritizing vaccines for Iowa schools.

In this UEN Report of the third week of the 2021 Legislative Session, find information about In-Person Parent Option Bill to the Governor, School Choice Bill Amended and Clears the Senate, Additional bills on the move, Senate and House Education Committee Members, Finding Biographical and Contact Information for your Legislators, and Advocacy Resources

In floor action tonight, the Senate amended and approved SF 159, Governor's School Choice Omnibus bill, on a vote of 26-21 with two senators excused. See this updated Call to Action for key details of the amendment, revised talking points, and directions to reach out to House members, asking for them to oppose SF 159 which includes vouchers, charter schools, and eliminates the ability of school districts with voluntary diversity plans to regulate open enrollment.

School choice and in-person learning discussions continue at the Statehouse. The Governor's Education Plan, SF 159, is scheduled for consideration in the Senate Ways and Means Committee at 11:30 on January 26, 2021. HSB 64 Diversity Plans and HF 103 Instructional Time are on the House Education Committee agenda scheduled to reconvene at 8:30 on January 26, 2021. Share these with others in your district and continue to reach out to legislators using talking points included here.