The Truth About ESA Funding

Critics of ESAs in Iowa have misled the public about education savings accounts funding increases.

Iowa, starting next school year, will offer universal school choice. Any Iowa student will qualify for an education savings account (ESA), regardless of how much money their parents make.

As a result, there is an expectation that the number of students receiving ESAs will grow and bring an increase to the state budget for FY 2026.

This has brought the c…