Iowa House of Representatives

In an effort to make sure Iowa students are prepared for jobs in today’s global economy, the Iowa House today raised education standards and maintained their commitment to Iowans by expanding pre-school, bringing teacher pay to 25th in the nation, and keeping higher education affordable for Iowans.

“Every Iowa student needs the skills necessary to compete with kids from around the globe and succeed in the 21st Century workplace. We raised education standards to ensure every Iowa child gets a good education and we are keeping the promises we made last year in preschool, teacher pay, and affordable higher education,” said State Representative Cindy Winckler of Davenport, who chairs the House Education Appropriations Subcommittee. (more…)

Model Core Curriculum, SF 2216

Model Core Curriculum Amendment Summary, SF 2216 

Education Budget, HF 2679

Education Budgter Amendment Summary, HF 2679

The Iowa House approved a bi-partisan plan to redistribute the one cent sales tax currently collected for schools on an equitable basis and provide $207 million in property tax relief over the next six years.

“Every student deserves a quality education in Iowa and the bill approved today will make school funding more equitable for students, especially in rural Iowa and property tax poor school districts. Over the next six years, the bill provides nearly $207 million in property tax relief for Iowa families, businesses, and farmers,” said State Representative Mike Reasoner of Creston. (more…)

HF 2663, Bill Summary

HF 2663, Amendment Summary

On Thursday the Iowa House honored Iowa State University on their 150th anniversary. State Representatives  Lisa Heddens, Beth Wessel-Kroeschell and Donovan Olson  introduced House Resolution number 140 in the House.  The resolution, which celebrates Iowa State University’s 150th anniversary, was adopted. ISU President Gregory Geoffrey addressed the body after the adoption and met with legislators and staff throughout the day.

Read the resolution