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Gov. Reynolds signs AEA overhaul, teacher salary increase bill into law

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Wednesday changing the funding and operations of Iowa's nine area education agencies. The law also sets state funding for public schools and boost public teacher pay. The changes reflect a goal set out by Reynolds during her Condition of the State address nearly three months ago. Democrats vehemently opposed the changes, arguing they were unnecessary.

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KCCI

Iowa's Kim Reynolds signs AEA reform bill into law

The changes were among Reynolds' priorities this session.

1 month ago·Des Moines, United States

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Governor Reynolds signs AEA reform bill

On Wednesday, Governor Reynolds signed the Area Education Agency reform bill that passed in the Senate on Tuesday.

1 month ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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Governor Reynolds Signs HF 2612 Into Law

(Des Moines) Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2612, a bill to improve special education and raise teacher salaries, into law. Governor Reynolds released the following statement before signing HF 2612: “I’m proud to sign legislation that further strengthens Iowa’s commitment to students, parents, teachers, and schools. This bill will improve special education for students with disabilities and raise salaries for new and experienced teachers – t…

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Gov. Reynolds signs AEA overhaul, teacher salary increase bill into law

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Just six days ago, Iowa House Republicans dropped a 49-page amendment which would end up being the final version of the bill lawmakers would send off to the governor. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 2612 into law on Wednesday afternoon with Republican lawmakers, appointed Department of Education officials and some rural superintendents in attendance. "Today I am proud to sign legislation that further strengthens Iowa's …

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Radio Iowa

Governor signs AEA overhaul, teacher pay raises into law - Radio Iowa

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises teacher salaries, increases general state spending for schools and overhauls Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. “Some schools haven’t used some of the AEA services, despite being forced to pay for them,” Reynolds said. “Others have felt that they didn’t receive the quality that they expect.” […]

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