Providing for accreditation of regents institutions by the commission for public higher education

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the state board of regents to direct each institution of higher education governed by the board to apply for accreditation by the commission for public higher education and to take any steps necessary to qualify for such accreditation.

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

House subcommittee

Named January 13, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. John H. Wills REmail
• Rep. Jeff Shipley REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§262.9

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works