Establishes a pilot program allowing eligible community colleges in Iowa to offer baccalaureate degrees.

The bill creates a pilot program to authorize eligible community colleges in Iowa to offer baccalaureate degrees. The pilot program is administered by the Department of Education and governed by rules set by the State Board of Education. To participate, community colleges must meet specific criteria, including being at least 50 miles from another institution offering the same degree and offering programs in certain fields like education, nursing, and information technology. The program is limited to three degrees per college and prohibits online-only courses.

Establishes a pilot program allowing eligible community colleges in Iowa to offer baccalaureate degrees.

The bill creates a pilot program to authorize eligible community colleges in Iowa to offer baccalaureate degrees. The pilot program is administered by the Department of Education and governed by rules set by the State Board of Education. To participate, community colleges must meet specific criteria, including being at least 50 miles from another institution offering the same degree and offering programs in certain fields like education, nursing, and information technology. The program is limited to three degrees per college and prohibits online-only courses.