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Directing regents institutions to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and including effective date provisions

Topics:Higher education

Same legislation: HF 2489

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2489
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2489 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2489 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa's three public universities must sign a federal agreement called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education by the end of 2026. The Board of Regents and each individual school are required to take the steps needed to make sure this happens on time.1

Read the official explanation

This bill directs the university of Iowa, Iowa state university, and the university of northern Iowa to each sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education no later than December 31, 2026. Each institution and the board of regents shall take all necessary steps to facilitate such signature by that date. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

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