Repealing certain programs and other matters relating to higher education

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 3, 202666–30
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 14, 202630–17
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill repeals various programs and functions of the state board of regents and institutions of higher education governed by the board such as the college bound program, the regents’ minority and women educators enhancement program, laboratory schools, and various purchasing, policy, and reporting requirements.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 11, 2026. On March 18, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen REmail
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach DEmail
• Sen. Jeff Taylor REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.215§256.216§262.9§262.93§282.18

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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