House OKs 4 percent rise in education funding
The Iowa House approved House File 2140 for a 4 percent increase in state aid for K-12 schools for 2009 10, totaling about 2.349 billion in state aid and 1.6 billion in local property taxes. The measure, supported by Rep. Roger Wendt, faces Senate review, with some districts losing aid due to declining enrollment and others protected by budget guarantees.
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Legislative Services Agency
Regent Universities
Roger Wendt
Sioux City
Department of Education
Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
Paulsen
Chet Culver
Capitol Digest: Iowa Senate Weighs Energy Standards and School Rules
The Gazette reports on proposed 25 percent renewable energy by 2025, a statewide core curriculum plan for grades K-12, and blender pumps allowing 10 to 85 percent ethanol. Other items include withholding a change in compulsory schooling age and a water protection council with a $13.5 million five year budget. Officials warn of potential rate impacts and emphasize voluntary efforts.
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Urbana
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Oelwein
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Postville
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Stormont
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Iowa City
Washington
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Keota
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West Liberty
Lone Tree
Western Dubuque
MFL MarMac
Williamsburg
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Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee
State Board of Education
Senate Education Committee
Midwest
David Johnson
R Ochevedan
William Heckroth
D-Waverly
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