Iowa HF2143 allows school districts to use district management levy revenues for targeted staff retention incentives.

Iowa HF2143 authorizes school districts to use revenues from the district management levy for targeted staff retention incentives. These incentives include retention bonuses or other financial incentives for employees in critical positions, those with high-need endorsements or credentials in areas like special education, mathematics, science, and career and technical education, and classified employees serving in essential operational roles. The bill applies to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.

Iowa HF2143 allows school districts to use district management levy revenues for targeted staff retention incentives.

Iowa HF2143 authorizes school districts to use revenues from the district management levy for targeted staff retention incentives. These incentives include retention bonuses or other financial incentives for employees in critical positions, those with high-need endorsements or credentials in areas like special education, mathematics, science, and career and technical education, and classified employees serving in essential operational roles. The bill applies to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.