Area Education Agencies

Parents and educators told members of the House Education Committee they worry about losing services that help students.

The Iowa House Republican plan for special education and the state’s nine Area Education Agencies makes some major departures from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed overhaul.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ scaled-back overhaul of the state’s Area Education Agencies is advancing in at least one chamber of the legislature.

Republican lawmakers are planning changes to the governor's proposed overhaul of the state’s special education system after hearing feedback from parents and educators.

Republican lawmakers are planning changes to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed overhaul of the state’s special education system after hearing feedback from parents and educators.

The governor proposed enacting a 3.5% flat income tax in 2025, raising minimum salaries for teachers and overhauling special education services during her seventh Condition of the State Address.