Iowa Administrative Code Agency 289 - School Budget Review Committee
Here’s a refined summary of Agency 289 – School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) from the Iowa Administrative Code:
📘 Structure & Chapters
Per Cornell and Justia, Agency 289 comprises these chapters:
Chapter 1 – Organization & Administrative Procedures
Chapter 2 – Petitions for Rule‑making
Chapter 3 – Declaratory Rulings
Chapter 4 – Agency Procedure for Rule‑making
Chapter 5 – Public Records & Fair Information Practices
Chapter 6 – Duties & Operational Procedures
Chapter 7 – (Reserved)
Chapter 8 – Waivers from Administrative Rules (law.cornell.edu)
⚖️ Committee Duties & Operational Procedures (Ch. 6)
Rule 289‑6.10: Covers the SBRC’s role in reviewing AEA (Area Education Agency) special education fund reversions. AEAs with unassigned fund balances exceeding 10% may be required to revert funds to a 10% cap. The SBRC evaluates the department’s recommended reversion amount and advises on final figures (law.cornell.edu).
Additional responsibilities (implied by chapter heading):
Oversight of district budget variances (negative unspent balances, special education deficits, etc.)
Approval of Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) requests (e.g. for increased enrollment, LEP costs)
Conducting hearings for district waiver requests
Handling petitions, declaratory rulings, and public records under Chapters 2–5
🏛️ Role & Significance
The SBRC acts as a state-level oversight body monitoring school district and AEA financial activity. It reviews requests related to:
Budget corrections (e.g., covering local deficits)
Spending waivers from standard budget rules
Fund reversions beyond statutory limits
Through review hearings, formal rulings, and waiver consideration, it ensures fiscal accountability and equitable funding across schools.
✅ Access & Updates
For the latest version of Agency 289 (e.g. May 28, 2025), you can download the PDF directly from Iowa's Administrative Code . This source supersedes earlier releases.
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