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91st General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 533: Authorizing community colleges to offer a degree program that leads to a baccalaureate degree

Became HF 2649 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill authorizes community colleges to offer a degree program that leads to a baccalaureate degree and that satisfies all of the following requirements: the degree program consists of programs of study or academic majors that lead to jobs that address a high-demand, sustained, and unmet workforce need within the community college region as shown by the community college, and the instruction provided within the degree program is not delivered entirely over the internet. Under current law, community colleges may offer up to two years of liberal arts, preprofessional, or occupational instruction that partially fulfills the requirements for a baccalaureate degree but that confers no more than an associate degree.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact of the Bill is unknown and will vary depending on how quickly and how many new baccalaureate programs are created during the pilot program. The DE estimates a one- time cost of $100,000 to expand STICS. Any additional costs to implement the r…

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

  • Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Association of Community College Trustees; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Central Community College; Iowa Dental Hygienists Association; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Western Community College; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

Against: Faith Baptist Bible College; Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council

In plain words

  1. January 13, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Higher Education committee
  2. January 13, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Brown-Powers, Wills and J
  3. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 28, 2026Approved by the House committee
  5. January 28, 2026Committee vote: 9–1
  6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2649

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB533