Iowa Senate Funding Plan Concerns Schools
Iowa's proposed 1.75% increase in per-pupil school funding for 2026-2027 is drawing strong criticism from local school officials who say it is insufficient to cover rising operational costs, potential

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Iowa's proposed 1.75% increase in per-pupil school funding for 2026-2027 is drawing strong criticism from local school officials who say it is insufficient to cover rising operational costs, potential
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