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IA HSB550

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

  • State Board of Regents must direct each higher education institution under its governance to apply for accreditation by the Commission for Public Higher Education
  • Regents institutions must take any steps necessary to qualify for Commission for Public Higher Education accreditation
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 262.9 by adding a new subsection (43) establishing this accreditation requirement
  • Proposed by the House Higher Education Committee, introduced by Chairperson Collins

Legislative Description

A bill for an act providing for accreditation of regents institutions by the commission for public higher education.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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