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IA HF2491

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Veterans Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Veterans with a permanent 100% service-connected disability rating certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs would receive a waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees at Iowa Board of Regents institutions (University of Iowa, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa)

  • Eligibility requires the veteran to have exhausted or be ineligible for other federal or state financial assistance sources, including Pell grants and VA education benefits

  • Institutions must prorate the waiver each semester to cover only the difference between other financial assistance received and the total tuition and fees owed

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 262.9 by adding a new subsection (43) directing the Board of Regents to implement this waiver program

Legislative Description

A bill for an act providing for a waiver of tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities.(Formerly HF 2132.)

Last Action

Subcommittee Meeting: 03/17/2026 10:00AM Senate Lounge.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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