The UEN Issue Briefs summarize why an individual issue is important to UEN member school districts, providing data, statistics, and talking points, as well as defining actions we suggest be taken by Legislators and/or the Governor to address the issue. These are excellent resources to take with you to meetings with legislators and share with advocacy teams. View the individual Issue Briefs below, and download all current Issue Briefs in PDF format using the link at the bottom of the page.

Issue Briefs - 2023 UEN Legislative Priorities

• Invest in Iowa's Future through Adequate Funding and resolve Formula Inequity
• Address Student Opportunity Equity - English-Language Learners, Preschool, and Low-Income Students
• Oppose Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and School Choice Expansion
• Address Teacher, Administrator and Staff Shortage
• Expand Student Mental Health Services
• Provide flexibility for District Authority
• Coordinate efforts and support Cyber Security

Issue Briefs - Other Important Issues

• State Cost per Pupiland Instructional Support Formula Inequities
• Extension of ARP/ESSER III Expiration Dates

Issue Briefs - Archives

• 2021/22 State General Fund Surplus & Education Funding
• 2021 Legislative Session Successes
• COVID-19 Learning Loss
• Diversity Plans, Open Enrollment and Poverty Trends

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