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SSB 1076

A bill for an act relating to incentives for whole grade sharing and school district reorganization or dissolution.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SF 444 promotes collaboration among Iowa school districts by extending incentives for whole grade sharing and reorganization, enhancing educational opportunities for students.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 444.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1076

Summary of SSB 1076 (Renumbered as SF 444)

Purpose and Intent

SSB 1076, now known as SF 444, is a proposed legislative bill aimed at promoting whole grade sharing and facilitating the reorganization or dissolution of school districts in Iowa. The bill seeks to extend existing incentives for these actions, thereby encouraging collaboration among school districts to enhance educational opportunities and operational efficiency.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several important provisions:

  • Extension of Incentives: The incentives for whole grade sharing and school district reorganization or dissolution are extended from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2030.

  • Reduced Uniform Levy: School districts that reorganize by the deadline will benefit from a reduced uniform levy, providing financial relief as they transition.

  • Supplementary Weighting:

    • Districts that enter into whole grade sharing agreements and adopt resolutions to study reorganization or dissolution are eligible for a supplementary weighting. This weighting is calculated as one-tenth of the percentage of a student's school day spent attending classes in another district or taught by a jointly employed teacher.
    • This supplementary weighting is available for a maximum of three years.
    • Additionally, districts that reorganize before July 1, 2030, can continue to receive this supplementary weighting for up to three years post-reorganization, based on the funding received in the year prior to the reorganization.

  • Limitation on Eligibility: The bill maintains the existing six-year limitation on a school district’s eligibility for supplementary weighting, ensuring that the total amount of funding remains capped.

Affected Parties

The bill primarily affects:
- School Districts: Encouraging them to consider reorganization or whole grade sharing as viable options for improving educational services.
- School Administrators and Boards: They will need to evaluate the implications of the bill and consider potential agreements for whole grade sharing or reorganization.
- Students: The changes aim to enhance educational opportunities available to students through collaborative efforts between districts.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Subcommittee Meeting: February 14, 2025
  • Subcommittee Recommendation: February 17, 2025
  • Committee Report Approving Bill: February 25, 2025 (renumbered as SF 444)

This bill represents a strategic effort to foster collaboration among school districts in Iowa, ultimately aiming to improve educational outcomes and operational efficiencies through shared resources and reorganization.

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

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