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IA HF575

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires Iowa Board of Regents institutions (state universities) to prepare annual reports by December 31 disclosing foreign funding exceeding $50,000, including gifts, grants, contracts, endowments, and compensation from foreign governments, foreign entities, non-citizens, or their agents

  • Reports must include the funding amount, type, purpose, contract details, and a detailed description of the foreign source including name and address

  • Institutions must post reports on their websites by January 15, provide copies to the governor and general assembly, and regularly update the information; all reports are designated as public records

  • Exempts tuition and fee payments made by foreign individuals to support students enrolled at the institution

  • Authorizes the attorney general to seek a writ of mandamus to compel institutional compliance; takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act requiring reporting by regents institutions of funding from certain foreign sources and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 54.)

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education. H.J. 895.

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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