The deal would continue sending most special education funding to the AEAs, while giving districts control over media and general education dollars.

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AEA bill passes Iowa Senate, heads to governor's desk

The bill was previously approved by the Iowa House and now heads to the governor's desk to sign.

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IOWA (KWWL) -- After months of controversy, debate and amendments, Iowa legislators have passed the final version of the AEA reform bill, and it's set to be signed Wednesday afternoon.

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Governor to sign AEA reform, overhaul of 50-year-old organization

In a 30-18 vote, Iowa Senators passed an amendment to HF2612 that was previously passed by the Iowa House.

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AEA amendment passes in Iowa Senate; bill heads to Gov. Reynolds’ desk

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Iowa lawmakers pass AEA bill, move to increase teacher pay, handing win to Gov. Reynolds

(Des Moines) Iowa Senate approves a bill that will change the structure and funding of Iowa’s education system. It includes a two-point-five percent increase in state funding for K-12 public schools and higher minimum teacher salaries. The legislation, soon to be signed by Governor Reynolds, aims to enhance teacher compensation and accountability in the education system. The bill has faced criticism from Democrats who argue that the changes to a…

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Bill To Change Education Agencies and Boost Teacher Salaries

The Iowa Senate approved an amended House bill making changes to the state’s Area Education Agencies Tuesday, legislation that also included state funding for public K-12 schools for the upcoming year as well as a measure increasing teacher pay.

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Senate sends bill on Area Education Agencies, school funding to governor

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Just last Thursday, the Iowa House voted what the Republican Caucus called it's "final" proposal for changes to the state's Area Education Agencies, increases to starting teacher pay and school supplemental aid through the chamber floor. On Tuesday, the Iowa Senate took up the newly amended bill and agreed with the changes made. Lawmakers passed the bill 30-18 in the early afternoon, officially sending it to the governor.  Th…

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Iowa Senate approves AEA funding changes, sends bill to Governor’s desk

The Iowa Senate has given final approval to a bill that makes changes in Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, raises teacher pay and increases general state education spending. Governor Reynolds says she’ll sign the package into law. The starting salary for teachers will rise to $50,000 within two years. There are raises for paraeducators along with […]

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Iowa Senate sends AEA changes, school funding package to governor - Radio Iowa

The bill also boosts beginning teacher minimum salaries and increases state school aid 2.5%.

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Bill to change Iowa AEAs’ operations, funding headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk

(ABC 6 News) – A bill amending funding for Iowa’s area education agencies has passed the state Senate in a 30-18 vote and is now bound to Governor Kim Reynold’s desk. Under HF 2612, school districts would receive special education funds, districts must spend at least 90% of funding to AEAs. The remaining 10% is […]

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Iowa AEA amendment passes Senate, headed to governor's desk

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A bill amending funding for Iowa's area education agencies has passed the state Senate in a 30-18 vote. The bill is now bound to Governor Kim Reynold's desk. Under HF 2612, school districts would receive special education funds, districts must spend at least 90% of funding to AEAs. The remaining 10% is up to the district to use as they see fit.

Iowa lawmakers pass AEA bill, move to increase teacher pay, handing win to Gov. Reynolds

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