Iowa ACE

Promoting the expansion of school choice for the benefit of Iowa's children.

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Before Election Day, compare Zach Lahn's and Rob Sand's documented positions on Students First ESAs, eligibility, proposed changes and private-school autonomy. Review the existing policy comparison graphic. #SchoolChoice #iagov

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MYTH: Students First ESA recipients don't have to take academic assessments.

FACT: Iowa law requires applicable state and federal assessments. Results go to parents and the Iowa Department of Education for statewide analysis. #StudentsFirst #SchoolChoice

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“They don't need tax dollars for the private school tuition checks that they were going to write anyway.” — Rob Sand, Oct. 14 debate.

Public school access has no income test. Iowa's Students First ESA eligibility shouldn’t either. #SchoolChoice #StudentsFirst

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Why Parents Choose School Choice (7/7): Friendships. In EdChoice’s 2026 national survey, public-school parents ranked socialization with peers second only to location when selecting a school.
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Do you know where to vote?

Find your voting precinct and polling location through the Iowa Secretary of State's official Voter Ready website. #IowaVotes

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Students First ESAs can fund more than tuition. After paying tuition and fees, families may use remaining funds for approved expenses, including eligible tutoring and specialized services. #StudentsFirst
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Betzy Sandoval says scholarships helped her attend St. Patrick's in Perry and Dowling Catholic. Later, ESAs expanded options for her younger siblings.
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Why Parents Choose School Choice (6/7): Beyond the classroom. Parents also weigh athletics, music, art and clubs. School choice lets families compare the full educational experience, not just coursework. #SchoolChoice
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17 days left: Iowa’s half-year ESA applications close November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eligible students can receive $4,074 for spring 2027. #StudentsFirst https://t.co/gXGJvsln8l

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ESA accountability: If ESA funds paid tuition and fees for a student who never attended an accredited nonpublic school, those payments must be returned to the ESA. #StudentsFirst
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Mindy says her two younger children thrive in Xavier Catholic Schools while her oldest thrives in public school. Different children in the same family can benefit from different settings.
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Why Parents Choose School Choice (5/7): Well-being. Among parents who switched their child’s school type in EdChoice’s 2026 national survey, 30% cited excessive stress or anxiety at the former school.
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Iowa legislators who oppose ESAs proposed major changes to Students First ESAs in 2026: SF 2321 would repeal the program; HF 2737 would restore income limits and end it in 2029. Both were introduced, notenacted. #StudentsFirst #SchoolChoice

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Receiving a Students First ESA doesn't automatically disqualify a family from an Iowa STO scholarship. The programs have separate eligibility rules; an STO award is not guaranteed. #StudentsFirst
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Sheila, a parent at Community Lutheran School in Readlyn, says ESA funds helped cover summer instruction to keep her child from losing what they'd learned.
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Why Parents Choose School Choice (4/7): School culture. Private-school parents in EdChoice’s 2026 national survey prioritized morals/values-based instruction and discipline when choosing a school.
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Federal education scholarship tax credits begin in 2027. Eligible donors may receive up to $1,700; proposed rules address a combined $3,400 for joint filers. What do Iowa families need to know? #SchoolChoice https://t.co/A6o9B88O8M

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Applying for Students First ESAs for multiple children? Iowa requires only one application per household. Add each eligible child to the same application. #StudentsFirst
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An Iowa father says his daughter went from failing grades to As in a subject she struggled with after teachers addressed her needs. His family's experience is one example, not a guaranteed outcome.
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Why Parents Choose School Choice (3/7): Individual attention. In EdChoice’s 2026 national survey, 27% of homeschool parents cited one-on-one attention as a leading reason for homeschooling.
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