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IA HSB533

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Iowa community colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs under the "Removing Education Access Challenges in Higher Education (REACH) Act"
  • Limits baccalaureate programs to fields addressing high-demand, sustained, and unmet workforce needs within the community college region, supported by current job vacancy data and employer endorsement
  • Requires that courses within baccalaureate degree programs not be delivered entirely online
  • Caps tuition for Iowa residents in baccalaureate programs at 150% of the standard community college tuition rate
  • Directs the Department of Education to adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for authorization and oversight of community college baccalaureate programs

Legislative Description

A bill for an act authorizing community colleges to offer a degree program that leads to a baccalaureate degree.

Last Action

Committee vote: Yeas, 9. Nays, 1. Excused, 1. H.J. 181.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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