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IA HF867
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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At least 50% of Iowa tuition grant program funds must be awarded each fiscal year to students pursuing majors that correspond to high-wage and high-demand jobs
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The Workforce Development Board must create, in collaboration with the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, a list of high-wage and high-demand jobs and corresponding academic majors offered by accredited private institutions
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Jobs qualifying for the list must have an entry-level annual salary of at least $40,000 and require at least a bachelor's degree or Iowa teaching license
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Jobs must also meet at least one demand criterion: projected annual openings of at least 250 over the next five years, or projected annual growth in openings of at least 1%
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The list must be updated at least once every two years, and the provision requiring creation of the list takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring that a portion of funds for the Iowa tuition grant be awarded to students pursuing majors leading to high-wage and high-demand jobs and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 62.)
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education. H.J. 896.
4/3/2025