Iowa school choice legislation making its way through House Iowa school choice legislation making its way through House and last updated 2021-03-01 19:39:02-05 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. (KMTV) - Legislation in Iowa is sparking controversy since it advocates for school choice, providing grants to students in 35 underperforming public schools to go to private schools with a $3 million price tag. It passed the Senate and is making its way through the House. Lewis Central Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost is outspoken about his outrage, calling the legislation "frustrating." To him, the bill is not about choice, it opens the door to get public funds to pay for private education. He warns Iowa is on a slippery slope.