HF 2250: Authorizing resident students who are admitted to and in attendance in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program to participate in the Iowa tuition grants program

What it does

This bill authorizes resident students who are admitted to and in attendance in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program to participate in the Iowa tuition grants program. Under current law, only individuals who are residents of Iowa, who are admitted and in attendance as full-time or part-time students at certain specified accredited private institutions, and who establish financial need are allowed to receive a scholarship under the Iowa tuition grants program, which is administered by the college student aid commission (CSAC).

Senate subcommittee · named March 11, 2026

• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 1 against

For: Autism Speaks; Disability Rights Iowa; Hills and Dales; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Link Associates; Professional Educators of Iowa; Systems Unlimited, Inc.

Against: Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

In plain words

1. January 30, 2026Filed in the House
2. March 3, 2026Passed the House, 96–0
3. March 4, 2026Arrived in the Senate
4. March 11, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Taylor, Pike and Winckler
5. March 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it