Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
StateIowaIntroduced
SF 2201: A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SF 2201 status: Introduced — Fiscal note (updated May 22, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
A bill for an act relating to school funding by establishing the state percent of growth and the categorical state percent of growth for the budget year beginning July 1, 2026, modifying provisions relating to property tax replacement payments, transportation equity aid funding, funding for school district budget adjustments, and school district enrollment, establishing an education support personnel salary supplement, making appropriations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Allocates $7 million for education support personnel salary supplements.
- Provides statutory framework for state and categorical percent of growth.
- Establishes school district property tax replacement mechanisms.
Risks
- Caps transportation equity aid at $1 million per district starting FY 2026.
- Shifting from monthly to quarterly payments may create school district cash-flow management challenges.
- Formulaic changes complicate local budget forecasting.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides direct salary supplementation for school support personnel.
- Ensures consistent funding levels for school districts.
- Maintains property tax relief mechanisms for residents.
Risks
- Caps on transportation equity aid could disadvantage rural districts with high transportation costs.
- Potential reduction in staff compensation growth if inflation exceeds 2% funding growth.
- Complexity of budget adjustments may limit public understanding of school financing.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No direct impact on technology industry identified.
Risks
- No direct impact on technology industry identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Standardizes and enforces reporting deadlines for enrollment data.
- Requires clear accounting for actual costs of services provided to nonpublic students.
- Improves oversight by requiring the department of education to review and approve budget claims.
Risks
- Transitioning to quarterly reporting may reduce the frequency of fiscal oversight updates.
- Complex formulas increase the barrier for public oversight of district funding levels.
- Centralization of budget approvals may limit local board discretion.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No direct impact on public health or safety identified.
Risks
- No direct impact on public health or safety identified.
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High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The shift from monthly to quarterly payments could cause liquidity strain for some school districts.
Analysis scope
The bill modifies existing Iowa Code sections, requiring cross-reference with previous statutes.
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