This bill amends Section 262.9 of the Code of Iowa to establish new policies for the University of Iowa College of Law regarding student admissions. It mandates that at least 80% of accepted students must be residents of Iowa or individuals who were previously enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution. Additionally, the bill requires the college to prioritize admission for Iowa residents and to include an applicant attestation in the admission application, which outlines various connections to Iowa, such as being born in the state, graduating from an Iowa high school, or expressing an interest in practicing law in Iowa.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the University of Iowa must submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number of Iowa resident applicants accepted and denied, along with reasons for denial. It also defines an Iowa resident as someone who either graduated from an Iowa high school or has lived in Iowa for at least four consecutive years before starting classes at the college. This legislation aims to enhance local representation in the legal profession by ensuring that a significant majority of law students are from Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9