Iowa School Choice
Iowa supports educational freedom for families through two key school choice programs: the Iowa Students First Education Savings Account Program and the Iowa Tuition and Textbook Tax Credit Program.
Iowa Students First Education Savings Account
The Iowa Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) provides state funding to support K-12 students in Iowa. This program allows eligible families to receive funds deposited into an ESA. The funds cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa to meet their child’s individual educational needs and offer school choice options.
Iowa Tuition and Textbook Tax Credit
The Iowa Tuition and Textbook Tax Credit Program offers a tax credit to parents for educational expenses. Parents claim this credit on their Iowa income tax return to offset costs related to public, private, or homeschool education. This tax credit provides financial assistance to families seeking support with educational costs for their children in grades K-12.
School Tuition Organization Tax Credit
Iowa offers the School Tuition Organization Tax Credit, a program that provides businesses with tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations. These scholarships enable students to attend private schools, funded through private business donations rather than automatic public funding.