Each week during the Iowa Legislative Session, we put a spotlight on a bill or a topic of importance to Iowans with disabilities, their families, and those who advocate for inclusion. Below you will find these bills of the week along with talking points for advocates who want to take action on these bills.
Week 2: Comprehensive Transition Programs (HF 97 & SF 14)
Week 3: Coming February 3, 2025
Bill of the Week
Talking Points for Advocates
House File 252 - Comprehensive Transition Scholarships (2024 Week 1)
House Study Bill 542: Special Education/AEA Changes (2024 Week 2)
Senate File 2022: Accessible Prescription Labels (2024 Week 3)
House Study Bill 198: Work Without Worry (2024 Week 4)
House File 2364: State Park Accessibility (2024 Week 5)
House Study Bill 713: New Plan for AEAs/Special Education (2024 Week 6)
House File 2232: Workplace Interpreters (2024 Week 7)
Senate File 2380: Voting & Election Changes (2024 Week 8)
Senate File 295: Guardianships & Conservatorships (2024 Week)
House File 2589: Work Without Worry/Right to Repair (2024 Week 10)
HF 2667/SF 2236: IAble Accounts: (2024 Week 11)
Senate File 2268: Service & Assistance Animals/Leases (2024 Week 12)
HF 264 & SF 7: Direct Support Professional Wages (2024 Week 13)
HF 2690: Medicaid for Employed Persons with Disabilities (2024 Week 14)
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