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Oct 30, 2026

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Gov. Reynolds announces next step in Iowa’s participation in the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, launches state scholarship granting organization application

Iowa nonprofits have until Dec. 11, 2026, to apply to distribute K-12 scholarships funded by private donations under a federal tax credit program starting in 2027.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Iowa Department of Education awards nearly $600,000 to 24 districts to support student attainment of industry-recognized credentials

Credentials to Careers grants will fund equipment, student exam fees and instructor training in 24 Iowa school districts, helping expand career and technical education programs in 2026–27.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Iowa Department of Education awards nine Iowa charter schools more than $8.5 million in start-up, expansion grants

Five new Iowa charter schools will receive up to $1.2 million each for approved opening costs, while four existing schools will get $780,000 each to expand. The grants are federally funded.

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