Notice of Intended Action
Charter schools—performance framework, 19.9
ARC 9193C
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT[281]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to charter schools
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The State Board of Education hereby proposes to amend Chapter 19, “Charter Schools,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 256E.3.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 256E.9.
Purpose and Summary
Since the conditions for learning survey is no longer required for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as most recently amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, accountability for all public schools, the survey ought to be removed from the Department’s rules concerning the charter school performance framework. This proposed rulemaking makes a technical correction to the performance framework in the Department of Education’s rules.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on March 19, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●April 8, 2025
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the State Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 281—Chapter 4.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 3, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
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Thomas A. Mayes |
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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June 3, 2025 |
Room B50 |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs by calling 515.281.5295.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Amend rule 281—19.9(256E) as follows:
281—19.9(256E) Performance framework. The performance provisions within each charter school’s contract are governed by Iowa Code section 256E.9. This framework includes the items in Iowa Code section 256E.9(1), including student academic growth and proficiency in English language arts on statewide outcome assessments, student academic growth and proficiency in mathematics on statewide outcome assessments, and conditions for learningany other data (as mandated by Iowa’s state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act).
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Official Document
- Charter schools—performance framework, 19.9
- Published on 5/14/2025
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