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SSB 3191

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa appropriations bill allocating state funding to K-12 education, higher education, and blind services through three major education agencies.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as [].
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Bill Summary · SSB 3191

Legislative bill overview

SSB 3191 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding to Iowa's education system, specifically supporting the Department for the Blind, Department of Education, and State Board of Regents. The bill establishes budgets and operational funding for these three entities responsible for K-12 education, higher education, and services for blind and visually impaired Iowans.

Why is this important

Education appropriations bills directly determine resource availability for schools, universities, and specialized services across the state. Funding levels affect teacher salaries, student services, facility maintenance, and program availability, making this bill consequential for millions of Iowans and the state's economic competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding distribution: Disagreements over how resources are divided between K-12 schools versus higher education institutions
  • Special services prioritization: Questions about adequate funding for the Department for the Blind relative to other education priorities
  • Fiscal constraints: Debates over total appropriation amounts given state budget limitations and competing spending priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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