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.

SEE 2021 Iowa Legislative Update HERE

IT’S EDUCATION CELEBRATION WEEK!  Through April 17 –  In the interest of health and safety, we will not be hosting our usual, large gathering at the State Capitol this year.

Use our action alert to contact your legislators, Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Gregg about the need for more educational choice for Iowa parents!

Mark your calendars for March 8, 2022, for the return of our in-person event at the Capitol.

JANUARY 2021 BRAUN RESEARCH SURVEY OF IOWANS SHOWS MAJORITY SUPPORT ESAs and STO – Visit our Resources Page for details, Survey Brief and supporting documentation. 

• When provided with a definition of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), 67% of Iowans polled are in favor of ESAs
• 77% of current school parents are in favor of universal ESAs
• Iowans severely underestimate how much is spent per student in public schools.

529 Savings Accounts may be used to pay K-12 tuition.   Click 529 Plan Information Updated 1.14.21 for details.  Make sure you contact your tax adviser before making payments or setting up/contributing to a 529 plan.