Authorizing community colleges to offer a degree program that leads to a baccalaureate degree

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2649
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2649 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2649 What’s a funnel?

Lobbyist declarations

• Faith Baptist Bible CollegeAgainst
• Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and UniversitiesAgainst
• Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory CouncilAgainst
• Iowa Association of Community College TrusteesFor
• Iowa Association of School BoardsFor
• Iowa Central Community CollegeFor
• Iowa Dental Hygienists AssociationFor
• Iowa Faith and Freedom CoalitionFor
• Iowa Western Community CollegeFor
• Rural School Advocates of IowaFor
• School Administrators of IowaFor
• Urban Education Network of IowaFor
• Cedar Rapids Metro Economic AllianceUndecided
• Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)Undecided
• Iowa Chapter of Sierra ClubUndecided
• Iowa Dental Hygienists AssociationUndecided
• Iowa State Education AssociationUndecided
• Professional Educators of IowaUndecided
• United Way Quad CitiesUndecided
• Iowa Chapter of Sierra ClubWithdrawn

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