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IA HF2489
IA HF2489A bill for an act directing regents institutions to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 548.)
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill directs the university of Iowa, Iowa state university, and the university of northern Iowa to each sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education no later than December 31, 2026. Each institution and the board of regents shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such signature by that date. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa, collectively referred to as regents institutions, must sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education by December 31, 2026, with both the individual institutions and the Board of Regents required to take all necessary actions to ensure this happens; the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is a federal agreement aimed at improving higher education, and this bill takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Higher Education (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 297. (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2489 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2489.html |
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