Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB277

Introduced
3/3/25  

Caption

A bill for an act providing for a study of establishing an institution of higher education governed by the state board of regents in Pottawattamie county or a contiguous county.(See HF 868.)

Impact

If implemented, the findings from HSB277 could potentially lead to the development of a new educational institution, which may enhance access to higher education in the identified region. This could allow for more localized educational opportunities, degree offerings, and community development initiatives. The state board of regents would oversee this new institution, further expanding its governance responsibilities. The potential establishment of such an institution could contribute positively to the regional economy by attracting students and staff, fostering local job growth and business development.

Summary

House Study Bill 277 (HSB277) proposes the Department of Education to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a state-governed institution of higher education in Pottawattamie County or a contiguous county. The bill mandates the study to identify the most suitable city for the new institution, evaluate timelines for establishment and operationalization, and assess key requirements needed for its realization. This study is scheduled to be completed and presented to the governor and general assembly by December 31, 2025.

Contention

As the bill is primarily a study proposal, the primary contention may arise during discussions regarding the funding and resources necessary for such an initiative. Stakeholders may debate the prioritization of resources for a new institution, especially in comparison to existing institutions or educational needs within other areas of the state. Potential concerns related to community involvement, local economic impacts, and the equity of educational access across counties may also present points of contention among stakeholders as the feasibility study progresses.

Companion Bills

IA HF868

Replaced by A bill for an act providing for a study of establishing an institution of higher education governed by the state board of regents in Pottawattamie county or a contiguous county.(Formerly HSB 277.)

Previously Filed As

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 SF252

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.(Formerly SF 58.)

IA HF2352

A bill for an act relating to the amount of tuition and mandatory fees charged by institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents and making appropriations.

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 HF11

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.)

IA HF182

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.(Formerly HF 7.)

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 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 HF2128

A bill for an act requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the country for a student to be classified for in-state tuition and fees at a regents institution or community college.(See HF 2320.)

IA HF48

A bill for an act prohibiting tenure systems at the institutions of higher learning governed by the state board of regents, and including applicability provisions.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.