Welcome to Iowa ACE

Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education (Iowa ACE) is the voice for school choice in the state of Iowa.  We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to expanding school choice options in Iowa.  Our mission is to promote educational choice for the benefit of Iowa’s children, so that all children and parents in Iowa can access and afford their school of choice.

STAND UP FOR SCHOOL CHOICE – Sign the Petition

EDUCATION CELEBRATION – Iowa State Capitol, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Visit your legislators throughout the day and join us for the School Choice Rally in the Rotunda at 1:30 pm.   Details Here

PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL CHOICE – JOIN NOW!

Iowa ACE and HACER have formed a network across our state to empower parents and strengthen the school choice movement!   We need passionate people who want educational choice for families for generations to come.

Read more about this dynamic group in English Help Us Empower Parents and Strengthen the School Choice Movement! English

or Spanish Spanish Help Us Empower Parents and Strengthen the School Choice Movement!

Click HERE to sign up!

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (ESAs)

The application period for the 2026-27 school year is not yet open.

Check out our ESA page for information on eligibility and other details. You can also search for an eligible ESA school in your area with our school locator.

529 Savings Accounts may be used to pay K-12 tuition and expenses!

Before the Iowa tax filing deadline of April 30, 2026, Iowa taxpayers can still deduct up to $5,800 in contributions per beneficiary (student) account from their adjusted gross income for the 2025 tax year, and then can deduct up to $6,100 per beneficiary account for the 2026 tax year.   The contribution deduction amount changes yearly.  NEW THIS YEAR  – 529 funds may be used for K-12 expenses in addition to tuition, and the annual withdrawal limit increased to $20,000.

Click HERE for specific details.  Always consult your tax adviser with any questions.