This UEN Weekly Report from the 2026 Legislative Session includes: One New Call to Action on SAVE Diversion to Property Tax Relief and SAVE Extension; Closing Down the Session; Budget Progress in the Chambers (Including Education Appropriations); Bills to the Governor; Bills Still Pending (Bouncing Bills and Committee Action); SF 2472 Property Taxes; No Advocacy Actions for the Week (We Explain Why); UEN Resources

The Legislature is in Session today, Friday, May 1. The House has posted a debate calendar for Saturday. We are hearing that the Senate has agreed to divert the SAVE fund to property tax relief, but is not committed to extending the SAVE. If an agreement moves forward, it will be approved very quickly and sent to the Governor. See below for this Call To Action on SAVE Changes in Property Tax Negotiations.

This UEN Weekly Report from the 2026 Legislative Session includes: How Long is this Session Going to Last?; Budget Progress in the Chambers (including Education Appropriations); Bills to the Governor; Bouncing Bills (amended back and forth between chambers) and including SF 2472 Property Taxes; Civics Test Resources on DE’s Website; Advocacy Actions for the Week and Advocacy Resources

Public Hearing Comments on April 21, 2026 by Margaret Buckton from the Urban Education Network of Iowa (UEN). We are undecided on SF 2472, but are sharing concerns about several divisions impacting schools

This UEN Weekly Report from the 2026 Legislative Session includes: New Call to Action on Spending Authority Limit (35% UAB) in Property Tax Bills; Budget Progress in the Chambers (Including Education Appropriations); Charter Schools Approved by the House; Floor Action in the House and Senate; Committee Action; Advocacy Actions for the Week and Advocacy Resources