The signing of HF 2612 will forever change Iowa’s Area Education Agency (AEA) system and how it delivers services to the children, families and educators of Iowa. We are deeply grateful to the thousands of advocates who worked tirelessly to educate both the public and legislators about what was at stake in these discussions. So many more Iowans now understand the value we bring to education because of these conversations.
Want to learn more about how Iowa's AEAs play a role in Iowa's education system? Reach out to your local AEA to learn more:
Central Rivers AEA: Stan Rheingans
Grant Wood AEA: John Speer
Great Prairie AEA: Nathan Wood
Green Hills AEA: Jason Plourde
Heartland AEA: Cindy Yelick
Keystone AEA: Stan Rheingans
Mississippi Bend AEA: Shane Williams
Northwest AEA: Dan Cox
Prairie Lakes AEA: Dan Mart
Still not sure who to contact? Find your AEA.
Resources
- Summary of legislation related to AEA services.
- Media Coverage — Coverage of AEAs published across the state of Iowa.
- Customer Satisfaction Survey Results (2023-24) — Percentages of respondents who agree or strongly agree that the AEA services meet or exceed expectations.
- Recent Iowa poll shows Iowans recognize the critical role AEAs play in supporting PreK-12 education.