Senate approves FY‑27 K–12 funding plan with 2% growth; Democrats warn it shortchanges public schools The Senate concurred with a House strike‑all amendment to Senate File 2201 setting a 2% state percent of growth for FY‑27 and making several K–12 changes (property tax replacement payments, transportation equity cap, enrollment-count timing); the bill passed 27–20 after lengthy floor debate about adequacy of funding and voucher expansion.

The Iowa Senate just approved a controversial K–12 funding plan that raises concerns over its 2% growth rate, with Democrats warning it may force schools to cut vital programs and staff.

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