Advocacy Center: Be a Voice for Iowa Public Schools

The need for advocacy on behalf of Iowa public schools has never been greater. The decisions made by the Iowa General Assembly and at the national level impact your school district and the education of Iowa's 486,000 public school students. As our state strives to implement far-ranging educational reforms, with limited resources—we must stand together. IASB is here is help you be a strong and effective voice for public education with our advocacy toolkits, powerful coalitions with other education organizations and engagement in national issues. Together, we can make your message heard on issues that matter for Iowa students.

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On April 17, the Senate Ways and Means Committee passed HF 546, the bill that extends the state penny sales tax for school infrastructure through January 1, 2051. The bill had passed the House on a 96-3 vote on March 13 but consideration by the Senate has been delayed as supporters worked to secure the necessary support from Republican senators, who hold the majority. The bill has changed significantly in order to gain support – read our statement for more information and the current status of the SAVE bill. 

Call for Priorities

This annual process provides boards an opportunity to review our legislative platform and choose IASB's priorities for the next legislative session. The information we gather helps guide our advocacy efforts and show legislators what is important to their local school districts. Submit your priorities today!

Advocacy in Action

• Stay up-to-date with our weekly newsletter during the legislative session
• Read bill summaries and their current status in the legislature
• Watch a weekly check-in with our lobbyist at the Capitol

Advocacy Agenda 

2019 Legislative Platform
2019 Legislative Priorities
2018 Legislative Summary

Advocacy 101

Learn the tips and tricks to being an effective advocate for Iowa public education.

Action Advocacy Webinars

As school board members, you need to be prepared with up-to-the-minute legislative information and equipped with best practices on advocating for your district. This webinar series will focus on a specific topic to maximize your advocacy efforts.

Issue Toolkits

IASB has developed these resources for to assist members with district-specific information related to current legislative issues.