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IA HF420
IA HF420A bill for an act providing for a review by the state board of regents of academic programs offered at regents institutions.(Formerly HSB 50.)
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the state board of regents to complete a review of all undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered at institutions of higher education governed by the board. The purpose of the review shall be to determine whether and to what extent each academic program aligns with current and future workforce needs in Iowa. The board shall conduct the review in consultation with the department of education and the department of workforce development. The review shall be completed no later than the first meeting of the board occurring on or after November 1, 2025. The bill requires the board to submit a report on the results of the review to the governor and the general assembly no later than November 30, 2025. For each academic program reviewed, the report shall recommend that the program remain unchanged, recommend that the program be eliminated, or recommend that the program be changed and describe recommended changes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Workforce First Act", requires the state board of regents to conduct a comprehensive review of all undergraduate and graduate academic programs at Iowa's public universities by November 1, 2025. The primary objective of this review is to assess how well each academic program aligns with current and future workforce needs in Iowa. The board will collaborate with the state departments of education and workforce development during this review process. By November 30, 2025, the board must submit a detailed report to the governor and state legislature for each academic program, with recommendations that fall into three categories: maintaining the program as is, eliminating the program entirely, or modifying the program with specific suggested changes. This bill reflects a strategic approach to ensuring that higher education programs in Iowa are closely tied to the state's economic and employment landscape, helping to prepare students for relevant career opportunities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Higher Education (House)
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education. H.J. 895. (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF420 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF420.html |
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