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Iowa Shares Details On Pandemic Retention Bonuses

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(Des Moines, IA) -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is sharing new information about pandemic-related $1,000 retention bonuses, for teachers, peace officers, corrections personnel and child care workers.    

“I can’t thank each of these dedicated public servants enough for their persistence during one of the most difficult times in our state and nation,” said Gov. Reynolds. “This is one way we are able to thank them for coming to work each day to positively impact our children and keep our communities a safer place.”  

$1,000 premium pay lump-sum payments will be disbursed through different funding sources and therefore have different processes and tracking requirements. 

Teachers: The Department of Education will work to issue payments to qualifying teachers at public schools, accredited nonpublic schools, independently accredited nonpublic schools, and state-operated schools through their respective employer.  

Certified Peace Officers: Local law enforcement agencies will request payment on behalf of their qualifying employees through Iowa Grants Online. Submissions will be reviewed by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy prior to payment via mailed individual check by the Department of Administrative Services. Certified peace officers employed by the State of Iowa will receive payment through their regular state paycheck.  

Corrections Personnel: Qualifying Department of Corrections corrections officers and medical personnel will receive payment through their regular state paycheck.  

Child Care Workers: Qualifying child care workers will be able to apply through the Department of Human Services’ web page starting later this month.  

All qualified individuals receiving a $1,000 payment through the Iowa Worker Premium Pay Program should receive it this spring


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