LEGISLATIVE UPDATES


ADVOCATING FOR
HOMESCHOOL FREEDOM IN IOWA


Our Homeschool Iowa lobbyist, Jeremy Vos, and Advocacy Team members are
continually working with legislators and administrative officials to protect homeschool interests and freedom.
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Homeschool Iowa Advocacy Top Priorities for 2024

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Homeschool Iowa Advocates for You: Special Minor's Restricted License

SPECIAL MINOR'S RESTRICTED LICENSE


Thanks to efforts by our Homeschool Iowa Lobbyist
and friends of homeschooling families in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature,
Iowa homeschooled students are finally represented equitably
in Iowa law governing driving privileges for minors.


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Special Minor's Restricted License Guideline for Homeschooling Families
Details & Guidelines
Homeschool Iowa Advocates for You: Chapter 31 Rules

CHAPTER 31 RULES


The Iowa Department of Education has adopted
new Chapter 31 rules 
to implement the laws governing Iowa homeschooling.


Chapter 31 Rules

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Homeschool Iowa in Action


Enjoy this video by our Homeschool Iowa lobbyist, Bill Gustoff, highlighting a success in the 2021 Legislative Session.  
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 ESA Legislation

Many are asking,
“How does the new Students First Act impact homeschoolers?”


The short answer is
that it does not directly impact homeschooling for good or ill.

The Education Savings Account available under the Student First Act is accessible only to students who will enroll in an accredited private school. It is not available to homeschool students or those attending non-accredited private schools.

READ OUR BILL SUMMARY

Some details of the law will be fleshed out in the rule-making process,
so stay tuned for updates.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ESA WEB PAGE

 Iowa Legislation Action


The Iowa Legislature operates from January to late spring within a 2-year General Assembly framework and scheduled deadline rules. Each General Assembly consists of two regular legislative sessions.

The first session of a General Assembly is held in odd-numbered years for approximately 110 calendar days. The second session is held in even-numbered years for approximately 100 calendar days.

The 90th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature adjourned at 4:23 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024. That means its business is complete until after the November 2024 elections and the members of the 91st General Assembly assume office January 13, 2025.


Bills We WERE watching in 2024

Iowa Homeschool Advocacy Team

Our Homeschool Iowa Advocacy Team is dedicated to promoting homeschool freedom and monitoring threats to homeschooling liberties in our state.

Jeremy, Laura, and Shanda 
welcome your input and participation.

Please feel free to contact them
using our Contact Us form.


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