US EditionIowa lawmakers pass AEA bill, move to increase teacher pay, handing win to Gov. Reynolds
- The bill authorizes the creation of a Division of Special Education with new staff members in Des Moines and around the state.
- The bill passing the Senate sends a message on the importance of quality education and teacher compensation.
- An Iowa poll found that 56% of Iowans have a favorable view of the AEAs, while 24% view them unfavorably.
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chronicletimes.comSenate sends bill on Area Education Agencies, school funding to governor
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.
AEA reform bill heads to governor's desk
(The Center Square) – A bill that would change how services are delivered through Iowa’s Area Education Agencies is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynolds after the Iowa Senate passed an amended version Tuesday by a 30-18 vote. House File 2612 also includes a pay raise for teachers. Minimum teacher pay would increase to $50,000 over the next two years, making the starting salaries the fifth highest in the U.S. The bill gradually bumps the pay for teach…
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