H-8280

   Amend House File 2575 as follows:
   1.  Page 33, after line 6 by inserting: 
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STATE BOARD OF REGENTS —— REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

   Sec. ___.  Section 7E.3, subsection 4, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   4.  Annual report.  Unless otherwise provided by law, submit a report in November of each year to the governor and the legislature on the operation of the department or independent agency during the fiscal year concluded on the preceding June 30, and projecting the goals and objectives of the department or independent agency as developed in the program budget report for the fiscal year under way. Any department or independent agency may issue such additional reports on its findings and recommendations as its operations require.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.7, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   8.7  Reporting of gifts and bequests received.
   All gifts and bequests with a value of fifty dollars or more received by a department or accepted by the governor on behalf of the state shall be reported within twenty days of receiving the gift or bequest to the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, using the board’s internet reporting system. The Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board shall, by January 31 of each year, submit to the fiscal services division of the legislative services agency a written report listing all gifts and bequests received during the previous calendar year with a value over one thousand dollars and the purpose for each such gift or bequest. The submission shall also include a listing of all gifts and bequests received by a department from a person if the cumulative value of all gifts and bequests received by the department from the person during the previous calendar year exceeds one thousand dollars, and the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board shall include, if available, the purpose for each such gift or bequest. However, the reports on gifts or bequests filed by the state board of regents and the Iowa state fair board pursuant to section 8.44 shall be deemed sufficient to comply with the requirements of this section.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.9, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   a.  All grant applications submitted and grant moneys received by a department on behalf of the state shall be reported to the office of grants enterprise management. The office shall by January 31 of each year submit to the fiscal services division of the legislative services agency a written report listing all grants received during the previous calendar year with a value over one thousand dollars and the funding entity and purpose for each grant. However, the reports on grants filed by the state board of regents pursuant to section 8.44 shall be deemed sufficient to comply with the requirements of this subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.44, subsection 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   1.  a.  Upon receiving federal funds or any other funds from any public or private sources, except gifts or donations made to institutions for the personal use or for the benefit of members, patients, or inmates and receipts from the gift shop of merchandise manufactured by members, patients, or inmates, the state departments, agencies, boards, and institutions receiving the funds shall submit a written report within thirty days after receipt of the funds to the director of the department of management. The report shall state the source of the funds that supplement or replace state appropriations for institutional operations, the amount received, and the terms under which the funds are received.  This section shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   b.  Notwithstanding paragraph “a”, the state board of regents shall submit the written report required under paragraph “a” on a quarterly basis in the format specified by the director of the department of management.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.57, subsection 6, paragraph d, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   d.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from the sports wagering receipts fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the progress of work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This paragraph shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.57A, subsection 5, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   5.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from the environment first fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the progress of work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.57C, subsection 4, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   4.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from this fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the progress of work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.62, subsection 3, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   3.  On or before June 30 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which funds were encumbered under this section, an agency encumbering funds under this section shall report to the joint appropriations subcommittee which recommends funding for the agency, the legislative services agency, the department of management, and the legislative fiscal committee of the legislative council detailing how the moneys were expended. Moneys shall not be encumbered under this section from an appropriation which received a transfer from another appropriation pursuant to section 8.39.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8.62, Code 2022, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  4.  Moneys shall not be encumbered under this section from an appropriation which received a transfer from another appropriation pursuant to section 8.39.
   Sec. ___.  Section 8F.4, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   (2)  The recipient entity is the state board of regents, an institution under the control of the state board of regents, or is recognized by the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization or entity and provides a copy of the internal revenue service form 990 for all fiscal years in which service contract revenues are reported.
   Sec. ___.  Section 12.88, subsection 4, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   4.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from the revenue bonds capitals fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 12.88A, subsection 4, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   4.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from the revenue bonds capitals II fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 12E.12, subsection 9, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   9.  Annually, on or before January 15 of each year, a state agency that received an appropriation from the tobacco settlement trust fund shall report to the legislative services agency and the department of management the status of all projects completed or in progress. The report shall include a description of the project, the progress of work completed, the total estimated cost of the project, a list of all revenue sources being used to fund the project, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds obligated, and the date the project was completed or an estimated completion date of the project, where applicable.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  Section 12F.5, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   On October 1, 2008, and each October 1 thereafter, each public fund, except the state board of regents, shall make available to the public, and file with the general assembly, an annual report covering the prior fiscal year that includes the following:
   Sec. ___.  Section 12H.5, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   On October 1, 2012, and each October 1 thereafter, each public fund, except the state board of regents, shall make available to the public, and file with the general assembly, an annual report covering the prior fiscal year that includes the following:
   Sec. ___.  Section 12J.5, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   On October 1, 2017, and each October 1 thereafter, each public fund, except the state board of regents, shall make available to the public, and file with the general assembly, an annual report covering the prior fiscal year that includes the following:
   Sec. ___.  Section 19B.5, subsection 3, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 20, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 32, paragraph i, Code 2022, is amended by striking the paragraph.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 34, paragraphs a, b, and c, Code 2022, are amended by striking the paragraphs.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 35, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   35.  Implement continuous improvement in undergraduate programs offered by an institution of higher education governed by the board. A continuous improvement plan shall be developed and implemented built upon the results of the institution’s student outcomes assessment program for courses with typical annual enrollments of one hundred or more students, whether in one or multiple sections. In developing and implementing the continuous improvement plan for each course, the instructor or instructors for such a course shall each year evaluate the results of the instructors’ students’ performances in comparison with established course goals and shall formulate recommendations for future goals and methods to achieve improved student performance. The board shall annually evaluate the effectiveness of the plans and shall submit an executive summary of its findings and recommendations in its annual strategic plan progress report, a copy of which shall be submitted to the general assembly.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 37, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9C, subsection 5, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.14, subsection 3, paragraph f, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   f.  Funds belonging to an institution governed by the board may be invested in private enterprises if such investment is made in furtherance of the institution’s mission. The board shall annually, on or before November 1, submit a report to the general assembly providing information regarding how the board invested any funds in accordance with this paragraph, including the amount invested, how long the board has invested such funds, and the percentage of equity in each private enterprise held by the board.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.92, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   262.92  College-bound program.
   1.  The board of regents shall establish or contract to establish college-bound programs to provide Iowa minority students with information and experiences relating to opportunities offered at the regents’ universities. Programs developed may include, but are not limited to, the following elements:
   a.  Reinforcement of efforts to attract undergraduate students from age groups currently served by traditional methods of outreach which use high school and community college services.
   b.  Extension of traditional student recruitment methods which are designed to encourage minority students in grades seven through twelve to pursue postsecondary academic courses of study.
   c.  Identification, at each of the regents’ universities, of courses of study to be targeted for the recruitment of minority students.
   d.  Offerings at the regents’ universities of innovative programs, which are experience oriented, for families with minority children.
   2.  The board of regents shall establish a voucher program for students in grades seven through twelve. Vouchers may be obtained by any qualified secondary student at any regents’ university upon completion of a college-bound program provided under subsection 1. Students may receive one voucher for each program. One or more vouchers entitle a student to priority over other persons applying for grants under the Iowa minority academic grants for economic success program established in section 261.101. Vouchers shall be submitted with the grant application within one year after a student graduates from high school at any higher education institution which offers grants under the Iowa minority academic grants for economic success program. Vouchers earned can only be used by the person who participated in the college-bound voucher program and are not transferable. Vouchers issued by a university under this program shall be signed by the president of the university.
   3.  2.  The board of regents shall adopt rules to establish program guidelines for the universities under the board’s control and for the administration and coordination of program efforts. Rules adopted shall include methods of recording data relating to voucher recipients and making the data available to the college student aid commission.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262A.13, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   262A.13  Reports to general assembly Financial information —— projects funded by the issuance of bonds or notes.
   1.  The state board of regents shall determine, in consultation with the legislative services agency, the financial information to be included in line item budget information for projects funded by the issuance of bonds or notes under this chapter and shall submit the line item budget information to the general assembly as requested. The state board of regents shall submit quarterly reports to the general assembly concerning the projects funded by the issuance of bonds or notes under this chapter as follows:
   a.  Identification of both undercharges and overcharges for line items of projects.
   b.  Identification of contracts in which any line item for a project exceeds the adopted budget for that line item by ten percent or more.
   c.  Identification of complaints received by an institution regarding the construction of a project.
   2.  If the state board of regents approves a change in the amount of the line item of a budget for a project, the change shall be transmitted to the appropriations committees of the house of representatives and senate, while the general assembly is in session, and to the legislative council, when the general assembly is not in session, for review.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262B.3, subsection 3, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 266.39E, subsection 1, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   A beginning farmer center is established as a part of the Iowa cooperative extension service in agriculture and home economics at Iowa state university of science and technology to assist individuals beginning farming operations. The center shall also assist in facilitating the transition of farming operations from established farmers to beginning farmers, including by matching purchasers and sellers of agricultural land, creating and maintaining an information base inventorying land and facilities available for acquisition, and developing or evaluating models to increase the number of and educational materials that promote family farming operations in this state. The objectives of the beginning farmer center shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
   Sec. ___.  Section 266.39E, subsection 2, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   2.  Programs and services provided by the beginning farmer center shall include, but are not limited to, the development of skills and knowledge in financial management and planning, legal issues, tax laws, technical production and management, leadership, sustainable agriculture, human health, the environment, and leadership.
   Sec. ___.  Section 625.29, subsection 7, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   7.  Each agency that pays fees or other expenses for an action for judicial review of an agency proceeding under chapter 17A shall report annually to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate appropriations subcommittees of the general assembly the amount of fees or other expenses paid during the preceding fiscal year by that agency. In its report the agency shall describe the number, nature, and amount of the awards, the claims involved in the action, and other relevant information which might aid the general assembly in evaluating the scope and impact of these awards.  This subsection shall not apply to the state board of regents or any institution under the control of the state board of regents.
   Sec. ___.  2013 Iowa Acts, chapter 141, section 30, subsection 3, paragraph a, subparagraph (2), is amended by striking the subparagraph.
   Sec. ___.  2013 Iowa Acts, chapter 141, section 30, subsection 3, paragraph b, subparagraph (3), is amended to read as follows:
   (3)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the institute for physical research and technology industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 10, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2013 Iowa Acts, chapter 141, section 54, subsection 3, paragraph a, subparagraph (2), as amended by 2014 Iowa Acts, chapter 1132, section 10, is amended by striking the subparagraph.
   Sec. ___.  2013 Iowa Acts, chapter 141, section 54, subsection 3, paragraph b, subparagraph (3), as amended by 2014 Iowa Acts, chapter 1132, section 10, is amended to read as follows:
   (3)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the institute for physical research and technology industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 10, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2015 Iowa Acts, chapter 136, section 16, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (b), is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2015 Iowa Acts, chapter 136, section 16, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), is amended to read as follows:
   (c)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2015 Iowa Acts, chapter 136, section 32, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (b), as amended by 2016 Iowa Acts, chapter 1135, section 10, is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2015 Iowa Acts, chapter 136, section 32, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), as amended by 2016 Iowa Acts, chapter 1135, section 10, is amended to read as follows:
   (c)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 169, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (b), is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 169, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), is amended to read as follows:
   (c)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 169, section 32, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (b), as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, chapter 1169, section 12, is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2017 Iowa Acts, chapter 169, section 32, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), as amended by 2018 Iowa Acts, chapter 1169, section 12, is amended to read as follows:
   (c)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2019 Iowa Acts, chapter 154, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (c), is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2019 Iowa Acts, chapter 154, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (c), is amended to read as follows:
   (c)  It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
   Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
   Sec. ___.  2021 Iowa Acts, chapter 170, section 10, subsection 1, paragraph a, is amended to read as follows:
   a.  For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
   ...................................................................... $    764,642
   ............................................................... FTEs            2.48

   For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2022, the state board of regents shall submit a quarterly financial report to the general assembly and the legislative services agency in a format agreed upon by the state board of regents office and the legislative services agency. The report submitted for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, shall include the five-year graduation rates for the regents universities.
   Sec. ___.  2021 Iowa Acts, chapter 171, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (c), is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  2021 Iowa Acts, chapter 171, section 17, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (d), is amended by striking the subparagraph division.
   Sec. ___.  REPEAL.  2014 Iowa Acts, chapter 1125, section 10, is repealed.
   Sec. ___.  REPEAL.  Sections 262.26, 262.93, and 456.7, Code 2022, are repealed.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION —— RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROGRAMS

   Sec. ___.  Section 256.9, subsections 20, 23, 24, and 39, Code 2022, are amended by striking the subsections.
   Sec. ___.  Section 256E.7, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   f.  Be subject to the same financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements as a school district. The audit shall be consistent with the requirements of sections 11.6, 11.14, 11.19, and 279.29, and section 256.9, subsection 20 256.11, subsections 10 and 11, except to the extent deviations are necessary because of the program at the school. The department, the auditor of state, or the legislative services agency may conduct financial, program, or compliance audits.
   Sec. ___.  Section 256F.4, subsection 2, paragraph f, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   f.  Be subject to the same financial audits, audit procedures, and audit requirements as a school district. The audit shall be consistent with the requirements of sections 11.6, 11.14, 11.19, 256.9, subsection 20 256.11, subsections 10 and 11, and section 279.29, except to the extent deviations are necessary because of the program at the school. The department, the auditor of state, or the legislative services agency may conduct financial, program, or compliance audits.
   Sec. ___.  Section 261E.9, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   c.  If a school district establishing a regional academy in accordance with this section submits a plan to the department for approval that demonstrates how the regional academy will increase and assess student achievement or increase and assess competency-based learning opportunities for students, the department may waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision applicable to school districts except the department shall not waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision relating to requirements applicable to school districts under chapters 11, 21, 22, 216, 216A, 256B, 279, 284, and 285; or relating to contracts with and discharge of teachers and administrators under chapters 20 and 279; or relating to audit requirements under section 256.9, subsection 20 256.11, subsections 10 and 11, and section 279.29.
   Sec. ___.  REPEAL.  Section 256.39, Code 2022, is repealed.
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COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION —— MINORITY ACADEMIC GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS

   Sec. ___.  Section 262.9, subsection 22, Code 2022, is amended by striking the subsection.
   Sec. ___.  Section 262.82, subsection 3, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   3.  As used in this section, “minority educator” means an educator who is a minority person as defined in section 261.102 

African American, Hispanic, Asian, or a Pacific Islander, American Indian, or an Alaskan Native American.
   Sec. ___.  REPEAL.  Sections 261.101, 261.102, 261.103, 261.104, and 261.105, Code 2022, are repealed.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

   Sec. ___.  Section 276.3, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2022, is amended to read as follows:
   As used in sections 276.1, 276.2, this section, sections 276.4, section 276.5, and sections 276.8 through 276.11, unless the context otherwise requires:
   Sec. ___.  REPEAL.  Section 276.4, Code 2022, is repealed.>
   2.  By renumbering as necessary.

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HOLT of Crawford