Iowa HF420 mandates a review of academic programs at regents institutions to align with workforce needs.

Iowa HF420 requires the state board of regents to review all undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered at institutions of higher education. The review aims to determine how well each program aligns with current and future workforce needs in Iowa. The board must complete the review by November 1, 2025, and submit a report to the governor and the general assembly by November 30, 2025. For each program, the report will recommend whether it should remain unchanged, be eliminated, or be changed with specific recommendations.

Iowa HF420 mandates a review of academic programs at regents institutions to align with workforce needs.

Iowa HF420 requires the state board of regents to review all undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered at institutions of higher education. The review aims to determine how well each program aligns with current and future workforce needs in Iowa. The board must complete the review by November 1, 2025, and submit a report to the governor and the general assembly by November 30, 2025. For each program, the report will recommend whether it should remain unchanged, be eliminated, or be changed with specific recommendations.