HSB 547: Regarding student admission factors to regents universities

What it does

This bill relates to student admission in regents universities. The bill directs the state board of regents to adopt a policy ensuring only the factors of merit and likelihood to work in Iowa post-graduation are considered in admission determination for students who do not qualify under the regent admission index (RAI). The RAI is part of the admission requirements for Iowa high school students applying to regents universities. The RAI combines the following factors: ACT or SAT test score, high school cumulative grade-point average, and the number of completed high school core courses to predict success at regents universities.

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2026

• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David Jacoby (D) · david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 2 against

For: Do No Harm Action; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition

Against: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; 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: Shipley, Jacoby, Wills and J
3. January 30, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 4, 2026Committee vote: 7–4
6. February 6, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2339