The Iowa Legislature adjourned the 2021 Legislative Session Wednesday after several days of significant activity. We touch briefly on several of these actions in this week’s UEN Capitol Update Video.

On May 6, the House adopted an amendment to HF 868 that overhauls accreditation law for public and nonpublic schools in Iowa. The amendment by Rep. Brink, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, added 10 pages of policy to the Education Appropriations bill, rewriting the accreditation process, plus other accountability actions. The bill was never vetted with the education community or reviewed in a committee or subcommittee. Learn more.

In this UEN Weekly Report from the 2021 Legislative Session, find information about: Status of Budget Bill - 2 Down, 9 To Go; Accreditation Amendment to HF 868 Details; Education Items Still Awaiting Action; Bills Signed by the Governor; Advocacy Action Steps this week and connecting with Legislators during the Interim.

UEN comments regarding proposed rules to implement Therapeutic Classrooms and Telehealth.

UEN comments regarding proposed rules to clarify and implement online learning for Iowa school districts and AEAs.