A bill for an act directing regents institutions to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and including effective date provisions.
HF 2489 requires the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa to sign the federal Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education by December 31, 2026. Each institution and the Board of Regents must take all necessary steps to complete the signing by that deadline. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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introduced
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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