Repealing certain programs and other matters relating to higher education

Sponsored by the House Education Committee

Topics:Higher education

Same legislation: HSB 607

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Where it is now

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

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What’s in it

AI summary This bill would end several programs run by the state board that manages Iowa's public universities. It removes things like the college bound program, certain teacher training programs, and laboratory schools. It also gets rid of various rules regarding how these institutions buy goods and report information.¹

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed²

Senate subcommittee

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

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: March 18, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.215 §256.216 §262.9 §262.93 §282.18

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Lobbying

3 for · 11 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 607Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 2539Became lawfrom HSB 607