Special Education & AEAs

Iowa's nine Area Education Agencies (AEAs) provide special education services to students with an individualized education plan (IEP).  The Governor has signed a bill into law that changes how special education services are delivered, and the role of the state's AEAs. 

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Legislative Changes

Find the resources you need to learn about the changes in special education services ahead.

Guidhouse Consultant Report (AEA Recommendations) Bill Signed Into Law (HF 2612) Bill Tracker AEA Messaging & Information

Advocate Stories

Watch Heather Sievers, founder of Advocates for Iowa's Children, talk about the subcommittee meetings on the Governor's special education and AEA changes.

Listen to advocates talk about their concerns with special education changes in this parent-led town hall hosted by the Iowa DD Council.



Watch Carrie Norris, parent advocate, speak at the House subcommittee hearing on the Governor's AEA plan.

Watch advocates and state leaders (HHS Director Kelly Garcia and Education Director Mackenzie Snow) at this Town Hall discussion forum on special education.

Public Feedback

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The Iowa DD Council has compiled feedback from Iowans across the state.

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