A bill for an act relating to incentives for whole grade sharing and school district reorganization or dissolution.

This Iowa bill (SSB 1076) extends incentives for school districts to reorganize, dissolve, or enter whole grade sharing agreements through July 1, 2030. It provides supplementary funding (weighted enrollment) to districts with whole grade sharing agreements or those studying reorganization, counting 1/10th of a student’s time attending classes in another district toward funding. This supplemental weighting is limited to three years, with renewal requiring progress reports to the school budget committee. The bill directly affects Iowa school districts considering consolidation or shared programs, aiming to support financial stability during transitions.