Iowa Senate sends K-12 funding package to governor’s desk

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor’s desk Monday for the state’s per-pupil funding for Iowa K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 year.

Senate File 2201 was amended from the last time it was debated on the Senate floor. Senators initially passed a 1.75% State Supplemental Aid (SSA) rate for the upcoming school year. The House sent the measure back with a 2% rate — a compromise, as House Republicans initially called for …

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