Gov. Reynolds to sign bill expanding charter school funding, UNI approval for charter schools
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will sign House File 2754 on April 28, 2026, expanding charter school funding by $1,236 per student and granting the University of Northern Iowa approval authority for new charter schools. The legislation also allows charter students access to concurrent enrollment courses and athletics through public school districts while updating state funding for professional development and early intervention programs.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will sign House File 2754 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Des Moines Prep Charter School, increasing charter school funding by $1,236 per student. Currently, charter schools receive nearly $8,000 annually per student, and the new law will provide additional state funds for professional development and early intervention programs. The legislation also updates state code to allow charter school students to participate in concurrent enrollment courses and athletics through public school districts. Charter schools in Iowa operate tuition-free and independently of elected school boards, similar to Cedar Rapids Prep, a local charter middle school. Under current law, only the Iowa Department of Education can approve new charter schools. The bill grants the University of Northern Iowa the same authority, expanding oversight options for charter school expansion. Governor Reynolds will sign the bill at 2 p.m. at 95 E. 5th St., Des Moines Prep Charter School. The changes aim to strengthen charter school operations while providing more educational opportunities for students.
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