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IA SF2320
IA SF2320A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program.(Formerly SF 2170.)
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill modifies provisions related to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, established in Code section 261E.8. The district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program is administered by the department of education to promote rigorous academic or career and technical pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to high school students to enroll in eligible nonsectarian courses at or through community colleges. The program is available to all resident students in grades 9 through 12. The bill provides that if the community college offers the course using both instruction that is delivered in person and using instruction that is delivered primarily over the internet, then the student is required to enroll in the version of the course that uses instruction that is delivered in person unless the superintendent of the school district, or the superintendent’s designee, authorizes the student to enroll in the version of the course that uses instruction that is delivered primarily over the internet. When determining whether to authorize the student to enroll in the version of the course that uses instruction that is delivered primarily over the internet, the superintendent, or the superintendent’s designee, is required to consider if the student is prepared for, and likely to be successful in, such a course. When making that determination, the bill authorizes the superintendent, or the superintendent’s designee, to consider any relevant factors, including potential scheduling conflicts. The bill makes nonsubstantive, hierarchical changes to Code section 261E.8(3).
AI Summary
This bill modifies the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program, which allows high school students in grades 9-12 to take college courses for credit. The program, administered by the department of education, aims to provide students with more rigorous academic or career and technical options. The key change is that if a community college offers a course both in-person and primarily online, students must enroll in the in-person version unless their school district's superintendent, or their designee, authorizes them to take the online version. When making this decision, the superintendent or designee must consider if the student is prepared for and likely to succeed in an online course, and can also consider other relevant factors like potential scheduling conflicts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
House Education Subcommittee (12:30:00 3/11/2026 RM 304) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2320 |
| Fiscal Note - Concurrent Enrollment, Course Delivery Methods | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1601864.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2320.html |
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