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  • Call to Action 5/13/2021
    Call to Action - Update to Accreditation Overhaul in HF 868
    On May 6, the House adopted an amendment to HF 868 that overhauls accreditation law for public and nonpublic schools in Iowa. The amendment by Rep. Brink, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, added 10 pages of policy to the Education Appropriations bill, rewriting the accreditation process, plus other accountability actions. The bill was never vetted with the education community or reviewed in a committee or subcommittee. Learn more.
  • Capitol Update 05/13/2021
    Capitol Update - May 13, 2021
    In this UEN Weekly Report from the 2021 Legislative Session, find information about: Status of Budget Bill - 2 Down, 9 To Go; Accreditation Amendment to HF 868 Details; Education Items Still Awaiting Action; Bills Signed by the Governor; Advocacy Action Steps this week and connecting with Legislators during the Interim.
  • UEN Comments 5/11/2020 re Therapeutic Classrooms
    UEN Comments Regarding ARC 5580C Therapeutic Classrooms and Telehealth
    UEN comments regarding proposed rules to implement Therapeutic Classrooms and Telehealth.
  • UEN Comments 5/11/2020 re Online Leanring
    UEN Comments Regarding ARC 5581C Online Learning Proposed Rules
    UEN comments regarding proposed rules to clarify and implement online learning for Iowa school districts and AEAs.
  • Call to Action 5/7/2021
    Call to Action - Accreditation Overhaul in HF 868
    Just before midnight last night, the House adopted an amendment to HF 868 that completely rewrites accreditation law for public and nonpublic schools in Iowa. It is contained as Division III of the bill, beginning on page 28 line 20. Call your Senator and ask for them to remove Division III that deals with accreditation, penalties, fees, public hearings and first amendment training. See talking points and details below.