McMahon says Iowa first state approved for more flexible federal education dollars, drops some regulations

Iowa leads nation with education waiver approval

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has introduced the Returning Education to the States Waiver, granting states greater flexibility in using federal funding.

Iowa becomes the first state to gain more control over federal education dollars

DENISON — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Wednesday in Denison that Iowa was the first state approved for a Returning Education to the States waiver, giving the state more control over nearly $9.5 million in federal education funding…

Iowa Becomes First State to Receive Education Compliance Waiver

The Department of Education (ED) has approved Iowa’s “Returning Education to the States” waiver that allows education officials from the state to have more discretion on how they use federal funding for the benefit of residents, the department said in a statement on Jan. 7. “Iowa’s waiver permits the state education agency to combine four federal funding streams into one. Iowa leaders seek to focus more federal resources on improving student ach…

Iowa first state awarded ESEA waiver under Trump administration

While some say the waiver will reduce federal red tape, others are concerned about lowered standards and less accountability.

Iowa becomes first state to receive federal education funds with exemptions

Iowa became the first state in the country to receive federal education funding with reduced administrative requirements, officials announced Wednesday.

Iowa becomes first state approved for federal education funding waiver

Iowa is the first state approved for a federal education funding waiver, giving schools more flexibility and less paperwork while raising questions about oversight.