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IA HF175
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Veterans Affairs
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AI Summary
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Expands in-state tuition eligibility at Iowa regents institutions and community colleges to include survivors (spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans) in addition to current coverage for qualified veterans, military personnel, their spouses, and dependent children
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Defines "survivor" as a spouse or dependent child of a deceased veteran as defined in Iowa Code section 35.1, who is domiciled in Iowa while enrolled
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Allows dependent children of survivors to qualify based on the last tax year for which the deceased military person or veteran filed, rather than requiring the previous tax year
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Requires qualified veterans to be eligible for or have exhausted Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act benefits and be domiciled in Iowa or have resided in Iowa for at least one year or filed an Iowa tax return in the preceding twelve months
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Maintains continuous enrollment protection for spouses and dependent children if a qualified military person is transferred, deployed, or restationed while they are enrolled
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to in-state residency for purposes of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions and community colleges for certain military personnel and family members. (Formerly HSB 6.)
Last Action
Placed on calendar.
2/17/2026