Iowa would fund late claims for transporting nonpublic school students

The Iowa Department of Education would use the additional $186,883.55 to pay transportation claims filed late because of administrative errors. The funding covers public school districts' claims for transporting students to nonpublic schools, such as private schools. The money would come from the state's general fund. Claims must have missed the filing deadline because of an administrative error. If approved claims exceed the funding cap, the Iowa Department of Education would reduce each approved payment proportionally. The bill would take effect upon enactment. The funding cap applies to the budget year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.