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Establishing a classroom supply stipend for certain public school teachers, and making appropriations
Sponsored by Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D)
Progress
- IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
- Subcommittee—
- Committee—
- Passed Senate—
- Passed House—
- Signed—
Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill establishes a classroom supply stipend for certain public school teachers. The bill requires a stipend of $250 to be paid to each eligible teacher for the school year beginning July 1, 2026, and each succeeding school year. An “eligible teacher” is a teacher, as defined under Code chapter 284, the provides instruction primarily in-person and is employed by a school district prior to the beginning of the school year. Districts are responsible for identifying eligible teachers and paying the stipend automatically through payroll or separate payment.
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The bill requires the stipend be used only for classroom supplies and materials that directly support student learning. The stipend is exempt from Iowa individual income tax. The bill annually appropriates from the general fund of the state an amount necessary to pay the classroom supply stipends.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
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