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IA HF575
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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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
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Reports must include the funding amount, type, purpose, contract details, and a detailed description of the foreign source including name and address
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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
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Exempts tuition and fee payments made by foreign individuals to support students enrolled at the institution
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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