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.
Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) October Meeting Analysis: Read IASB's analysis of the most recent REC meeting, held Oct. 13, 2022. It includes their tax revenue estimates for FY 2023 and FY 2024.
Delegate Assembly
Delegates will vote to approve our 2023 legislative platform at Delegate Assembly, held in conjunction with our Annual Convention, on Nov. 16.
Registration is now open!
Register Now2022 Legislative Summary
Read a comprehensive summary
of the 2022 legislative session with bill summaries and a full breakdown of appropriations impacting schools.
Legislative Resolutions Committee
Learn more about IASB's Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC) and their role in helping to set our legislative platform.
Find your legislators by entering your address. Use the "School District" tab to find all the legislators that represent your district.
Call for Priorities
Submit your district's 2023 legislative priorities.Advocacy 101
Learn the tips and tricks to being an effective advocate for Iowa public education.ISSUE TOOLKITS
IASB has developed these resources to assist members with district-specific information related to current legislative issues. | Use the SSA toolkit to help you talk to your legislators about the importance of setting a state aid rate as it allows your district to plan for the future. Learn More |
 | The District Cost Per Pupil (DCPP) toolkit provides details on the amount of per pupil funding that generates spending authority and revenue for the regular program and other programs for all school districts. Learn More |
 | The transportation toolkit provides information to help in advocating for changes that will create more equity in school transportation funding without impacting educational programs. Learn More |
 | The vouchers toolkit provides resources to help spread awareness about the negative impact of school vouchers. Learn More |
 | The English Learners Funding Toolkit
provides information on the importance of funding specialized services for English language learners. Learn More |
 | Use the Dropout Prevention toolkit
to learn about the statutory inequity within dropout prevention funding and the importance of a legislative fix to ensure per pupil equity across the state. Learn More |
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