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.
Advocacy 101
Learn the tips and tricks to being an effective advocate for Iowa public education.
Call for Legislative Priorities
Every spring the government relations team asks school districts to submit legislative priorities and for any changes to the legislative platform for the upcoming legislative session. The feedback received helps the government relations team best position the organization on bills during the legislative session. See our FAQ page to help guide you through the process. After reviewing our legislative platform, submit your district’s legislative priorities here.
Submit Your Priorities2024 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.
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 March REC Summary.
Legislator Look-up Tool
Find your legislators by entering your address. Use the "School District" tab to find all the legislators that represent your district.
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.
ISSUE TOOLKITS
IASB has developed these resources to assist members with district-specific information related to current legislative issues. | This toolkit provides resources to demonstrate the importance of early literacy in future achievement for students. Learn More |
 | This toolkit provides information on addressing the teacher shortage by helping to recruit and retain high-quality educators. |
 | This toolkit provides information on innovative programming at public schools that provides engaging educational experiences for all students. |
 | Use this toolkit to find resources
to ensure the mental health needs of students and staff are met in your district. Learn More |
 | Find resources on all facets of school safety, including physical safety measures in and around schools, violence prevention programs, and addressing student behavior. Learn More |
 | 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. Learn More |
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