Changes to special education funding, a pay bump for judges and money for state park maintenance — just a few of the items tucked into Iowa's $8.91 billion budget for the coming year. Iowa lawmakers passed the state budget just before adjourning the 2024 legislative session April 20 and heading home for the year. This year’s budget funds several notable items, including $10 million for a new Division of Special Education within the Iowa Department of Education that will assume oversight duties over special education services currently performed by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. Here’s a look at what’s in the state budget. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #IAlegis #IApolitics #IAgov