Iowa would fund transportation claims delayed by administrative errors

Iowa would limit general fund spending on these transportation claims to $9,183,974.55. The money would cover public school districts’ claims for transporting private school students under Iowa Code section 285.2. The Iowa Department of Education would use the additional $186,883.55 to pay claims filed late because of an administrative error. If approved claims exceed the funding ceiling, the department would reduce each approved payment proportionally. The funding ceiling would cover July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The measure would take effect upon enactment.