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IA HF295
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Prohibits accrediting agencies from taking adverse action against Iowa public colleges and universities (including community colleges and Board of Regents institutions) for complying with or refusing to violate state law
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Allows public institutions of higher education to bring civil action against accrediting agencies that violate this prohibition, with authorization from the attorney general
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Provides for liquidated damages equal to the federal financial aid received by the institution in the preceding academic year, plus injunctive relief, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees
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Replaces references to the "Higher Learning Commission" throughout Iowa Code with "any federally recognized accreditor of postsecondary educational institutions," expanding accreditation options for Iowa colleges
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment (effective date May 6, 2025) and is officially titled the "Accreditation Autonomy Act"
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions, prohibiting adverse action by accrediting agencies against certain postsecondary educational institutions for compliance with state law, providing remedies, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 57.) Effective date: 05/06/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. H.J. 1091.
5/6/2025