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IA HF868
IA HF868A bill for an act providing for a study of establishing an institution of higher education governed by the state board of regents in Pottawattamie county or a contiguous county.(Formerly HSB 277.)
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of education to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing an institution of higher education governed by the state board of regents, which offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, in Pottawattamie county or a contiguous county. The study shall also include a recommendation of the city in the specified region that would be most suitable for the location of such an institution, tentative timelines in which such an institution could be established and become operational, and analysis of key determinations that must be made to effectuate such establishment. The bill authorizes the department to consult with any relevant federal, state, or local agencies or stakeholders to carry out the study. The bill requires the department to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the governor and the general assembly by December 31, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Iowa Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing a new state-governed higher education institution in Pottawattamie County or an adjacent county. The study will specifically explore the potential for creating a new college or university that would offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programs under the oversight of the state board of regents. As part of the study, the department must recommend the most suitable city within the specified region for the institution's location, develop tentative timelines for establishing and making the institution operational, and analyze the critical factors necessary for its implementation. The department is authorized to consult with federal, state, and local agencies or stakeholders to gather information and insights during the study process. By December 31, 2025, the department is required to submit a detailed report containing its findings and recommendations to the governor and the Iowa General Assembly, providing a roadmap for potential future higher education development in the region.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Referred to Education. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF868 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF868.html |
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