DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on Senate passage of HF 2612 to reform Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, improve special-education outcomes, and raise teacher salaries for new and experienced teachers:
“Today’s vote by the Senate sends a strong message: Every Iowa student deserves a world-class education, and the compensation of every Iowa teacher should reflect the importance of their role.