HSB 550 (LSB 5771YC (1) 91)

HOUSE FILE _____ 

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION BILL BY CHAIRPERSON COLLINS)

A BILL FOR

An Act providing for accreditation of regents institutions by the commission for public higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 262.9, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  43.  Direct each institution of higher education governed by the board to apply for accreditation by the commission for public higher education and to take any steps necessary to qualify for such accreditation.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill requires the state board of regents to direct each institution of higher education governed by the board to apply for accreditation by the commission for public higher education and to take any steps necessary to qualify for such accreditation.