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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in our efforts to secure and retain
our liberty to home educate our children.
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ACTION ALERT
SUPPORT HF 2366
Homeschool Iowa is calling homeschooling families to contact their Iowa legislators in support of HF 2366.
Click on the button for basic details.
Homeschool Iowa members, head to the Member Portal Advocacy section for complete details and action points!
BILLS WE'RE WATCHING
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 about 100 calendar days.
The 92nd General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature convened January 12, 2026.
Bills We ARE watching in 2026
Homeschool Iowa members can access weekly update reports from our lobbyist, Jeremy Vos, with details about all of these bills and more. Homeschool Iowa membership makes you a partner in advocacy for homeschool freedom in Iowa.
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Iowa Legislative Wins!
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, led by Lobbyist Jeremy Vos, is dedicated to promoting homeschool freedom and monitoring threats to homeschooling liberties in our state.
They welcome your input and participation.
Please feel free to contact Jeremy
using our Contact Us form.
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