The bill establishes a Rural Attorney Recruitment Assistance Program, managed by the college student aid commission, aimed at helping rural counties and municipalities recruit attorneys. Eligible counties or municipalities must have a population of less than 26,000 and be located more than 20 miles from a city with a population of at least 50,000. They must also agree to provide a portion of the incentive payment for the attorney's salary. The program will offer participating attorneys an incentive payment in five equal annual installments, amounting to 90% of the University of Iowa College of Law's resident tuition and fees, contingent upon fulfilling specific requirements, including a commitment to work full-time in the designated area for at least five years.

Additionally, the bill creates a Rural Attorney Recruitment Assistance Program Fund within the state treasury, allowing the college student aid commission to accept various forms of funding to support the program. The commission is authorized to use up to 5% of the fund for administrative costs, and any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will remain available for future use. The program is limited to assisting no more than five attorneys and includes provisions for counties or municipalities to enter agreements with other entities to facilitate the recruitment process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.33
Reprinted: 8.33