Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF11

Introduced
1/11/23  
Introduced
1/11/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of the state board of regents and the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the board to publish certain information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and requiring the institutions to provide career services to undergraduates.(See HF 135.)

Impact

By requiring institutions to report on median incomes, student loan debts, and career outcomes, HF11 intends to enhance the value of higher education in Iowa. Proponents argue that this transparency will better prepare students for their financial responsibilities and career planning. Furthermore, the legislation ensures that institutions take active steps in connecting students with career services, which could potentially reduce unemployment rates among recent graduates. Such initiatives are expected to make higher education a more viable investment for families in the state.

Summary

House File 11 (HF11) addresses the responsibilities of the state board of regents and the institutions of higher education under its governance. The proposed legislation mandates the board to publish comprehensive reports concerning graduates' average incomes and student debt related to baccalaureate degree programs. This report is intended to be sortable based on academic major and institution, thereby providing actionable data to current and prospective students. It aims to foster transparency and informed decision-making regarding educational pursuits and financial expectations post-graduation.

Contention

Despite the intended benefits, HF11 may face challenges and contention surrounding its implementation. A significant concern is that the restrictions it places on student registration in their second year—based on fulfilling various career service requirements—could be perceived as a barrier to education. Critics may argue that this approach could disproportionately affect students needing more flexibility or support during their college experience. Moreover, questions about data privacy and the accuracy of reported outcomes could also be focal points for debate among stakeholders, including students, educators, and policymakers.

Companion Bills

IA HF135

Similar To A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of the state board of regents and the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the board to publish certain information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and requiring the institutions to provide the board with information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and to adopt procedures that require institutions to provide information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates to undergraduates. (Formerly HF 11.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA HF135

A bill for an act relating to the responsibilities of the state board of regents and the institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the board to publish certain information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and requiring the institutions to provide the board with information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates and to adopt procedures that require institutions to provide information related to the average income and student debt of institution graduates to undergraduates. (Formerly HF 11.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF2347

A bill for an act relating to education, including by requiring community colleges and certain private institutions of higher education to publish information related to the average income and student debt of graduates, requiring school districts to provide students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve with information related to the average income and student debt of graduates of postsecondary institutions in the state, and modifying provisions related to supplementary weighting.(See HF 2615.)

IA HF2615

A bill for an act relating to education, including by requiring community colleges to publish information related to graduates, requiring school districts to provide students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve with information related to graduates of community colleges and the average income and student debt of graduates of institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, and modifying provisions related to supplementary weighting. (Formerly HF 2347.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF2558

A bill for an act relating to higher education, including by modifying the responsibilities of private institutions of higher education, community colleges, the state board of regents, and institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, modifying provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, tuition, and administrator hiring at state universities, membership of the state board of regents, and student-employer work and tuition programs at state universities and community colleges, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2327.)

IA HF2330

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents.(See HF 2544.)

IA HF103

A bill for an act relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges.

IA HF2544

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts. (Formerly HF 2330.)

IA SF58

A bill for an act relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges.(See SF 252.)

IA HF7

A bill for an act relating to institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents, including requiring the institutions to submit reports to the general assembly related to terms associated with courses offered by the institutions' colleges of education and establishing an interim study committee to evaluate practitioner preparation programs offered by the institutions, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 182.)

IA SF12

A bill for an act relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges.(See SF 288.)

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