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IA HF576
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Requires Iowa higher education institutions (Board of Regents schools and accredited private institutions) to adopt policies prohibiting nonimmigrant visa holders (F-1, M-1, J-1 visas) from publicly espousing terrorist activity related to ongoing conflicts or persuading others to support terrorist organizations as defined under federal law
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Mandates first violation results in minimum one-year suspension for students or employment termination for faculty/staff; second violation results in permanent expulsion or termination
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Requires institutions to immediately update the individual's record in the federal Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) upon suspension, expulsion, or termination
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Prohibits individuals suspended, expelled, or terminated under these provisions from transferring to, enrolling at, or becoming employed by any other covered Iowa institution
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations, compel production of documents, and seek writs of mandamus; private institutions found in violation lose eligibility for state tuition grant funds for the following academic year
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Takes effect December 31, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act providing penalties for certain nonimmigrant visa holders attending or employed by certain institutions of higher education who express support for certain terrorist activities or organizations and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HF 115.)
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education. H.J. 895.
4/3/2025