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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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HI Lobbyist Report
What's the Latest News
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Click on the Lobbyist Report image to view a brief video report from your Homeschool Iowa Lobbyist, Jeremy Vos.
Jeremy shares updates on the Chapter 31 Administrative Rules and on his collaborative efforts with the Department of Education to update the Private Instruction Handbook.
Jeremy has also been at the State Capitol regularly to touch base with key legislators on issues of importance to Iowa homeschooling families.
Check below for the bills we're currently watching in the new 2025 Iowa Legislative Session.
Bills We're Watching in 2025
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 91st General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature convened January 13, 2025.
Bills We ARE watching in 2025
Iowa Legislation Hot Topics
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.
CHAPTER 31 RULES
The Iowa Department of Education has adopted
new Chapter 31 rules
to implement the laws governing Iowa homeschooling.
ESA Legislation
Many are asking,
“How does the 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.
Some details of the law will be fleshed out in the rule-making process,
so stay tuned for updates.
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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