Private School Vouchers - HF 68 | Sen. Brad Zaun’s Vote: YES

Legislation diverts resources from local public schools to private schools with no oversight of tax dollars. Costing the state of Iowa more than $100 million in its first year of implementation. Once fully enacted, legislation is predicted to cost more than $300 million annually.

Public Education Funding - HF 2612 | Sen. Brad Zaun’s Vote: YES

A 2.5% increase in state public school funding (Supplemental State Aid) for the 2024-2025 school year. This percentage does not keep up with the increased cost of doing business.

Area Education Agency (AEA) Reform - HF 2612 | Sen. Brad Zaun’s Vote: YES

Legislation dismantled the current AEA system changing many services AEAs provide to a fee-for-service model..

Banning Books - SF 496 | Sen. Brad Zaun’s Vote: YES

Legislation broadly banned all books in K-12 public schools with depictions of sex acts, causing classic literature to be removed. Legislation currently blocked by courts..

Confirmation of McKenzie Snow, Iowa Department of Education Director | Sen. Brad Zaun’s Vote: YES

Director Snow previously served .under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and has no experience in public education as a teacher.