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IA HSB716
SB
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
- Waives resident tuition at Iowa community colleges for dependents of first responders (law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical care providers)
- Eligible dependents must pursue an associate degree in public safety/emergency response or a credential in a high-demand job as determined by the workforce development board
- Tuition waiver covers remaining costs after subtracting federal grants, state scholarships, and Future Ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship awards for up to two academic years
- Recipients must remain Iowa residents for five years after completing their degree or program, or repay a prorated amount of the waived tuition
- Dependents must submit verification that their parent or legal guardian is an active first responder in Iowa, including a certificate of satisfactory performance from the responder's supervisor
Legislative Description
A bill for an act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders.(See HF 2654.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2654.
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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