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IA HSB534

SB

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces State Board of Regents voting member terms from six years to four years, with five members' terms beginning and expiring in each odd-numbered year instead of three

  • Adds ex officio, nonvoting members to the Board of Regents including one student from each of the three regent universities (University of Iowa, Iowa State, University of Northern Iowa) and four legislators (two senators, two representatives)

  • Legislative member provisions expire December 31, 2029, including the appointment of two senators by the majority leader and two house members by the speaker

  • Requires public universities under the Board of Regents to obtain and maintain accreditation from an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

  • Student voting member serves at the governor's pleasure for no longer than four years and loses eligibility upon graduation or leaving enrollment at a regent institution

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to postsecondary education institutions, including the membership and functions of the state board of regents and accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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