We just passed the first funnel in the Iowa Legislative Session. The funnel narrows the scope of legislation by only moving forward bills that have passed out of committee in either the House or the Senate. Bills that did not pass committee are often considered “dead” for the session.
The vast majority of Iowa children (97%) attend public schools. But it’s not just the vast majority of Iowa’s young families that depend on public schools. They are significant employers in our communities, with 38,000 educators and thousands more in other staff positions. Investments in public schools are a significant way to boost a state’s economy, and for most families, the quality of public schools is a key factor in determining where to live.