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 487,000 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.

2024 Legislative Summary 

Check out the official 2024 Legislative Summary which includes everything you need to know that resulted from the third session of the 90th General Assembly—bill summaries, tools and resources, budget implications and more. For more information, please contact IASB Lobbyist Emily Piper or IASB Government Relations Director Michelle Johnson


ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Keep up-to-date with all the action during the legislative session. Get a weekly Under the Golden Dome update, read bill summaries, and learn which advocacy action you should take each week.

Advocacy 101

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legislative Resolutions Committee 

Learn more about IASB's Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC) and their role in helping to set our legislative platform.

REC Summary

The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) determines revenue estimates under Iowa Code Section 8.22A, and is responsible for evaluating the fiscal and policy impacts of program and budget proposals and making this information available to decision makers. Read the October 2024 summary

Delegate Assembly

IASB bylaws give each member board a delegate who casts the board's votes on issues before the Delegate Assembly. School board members provide input on IASB’s legislative platform and your priorities help influence legislators and the governor. Save the date for next year's Delegate Assembly on November 19, 2025 at IASB's 80th Annual Convention.

Find your legislators by entering your address. Use the "School District" tab to find all the legislators that represent your district.

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ISSUE TOOLKITS

IASB has developed these resources to assist members with district-specific information related to current legislative issues.
 
District Cost Per Pupil Toolkit icon
 This toolkit provides resources to demonstrate the importance of early literacy in future achievement for students.

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Graphic: Teacher Workforce (Apple)
 

This toolkit provides information on addressing the teacher shortage by helping to recruit and retain high-quality educators.

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English Learners Funding Toolkit icon
 

This toolkit provides information on innovative programming at public schools that provides engaging educational experiences for all students.

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Graphic: Mental Health (Head with Gears)
 
Use this toolkit to find resources to ensure the mental health needs of students and staff are met in your district.

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Graphic: School Safety (Lock)
 Find resources on all facets of school safety, including physical safety measures in and around schools, violence prevention programs, and addressing student behavior.

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Supplemental State Aid Toolkit icon
 
Use the SSA toolkit to help you talk to your legislators about the importance of setting a state aid rate that allows you to meet your district's needs and provide competitive wages for teachers and staff.

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