This bill amends Section 262.9 of the Code of Iowa to establish new policies regarding the bachelor of science in nursing program at the University of Iowa. It mandates that at least 80 percent of students accepted into the program must be residents of Iowa, defined as individuals who graduated from an Iowa high school. Additionally, the bill requires that priority for admission be given to Iowa residents and that applicants must include an attestation in their application indicating their connection to Iowa, whether through birth, high school graduation, or intent to work in Iowa after graduation.

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 from the nursing program, along with reasons for any denials. This report must maintain the confidentiality of personal information in accordance with federal privacy laws. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the representation of Iowa residents in the nursing program and ensure transparency in the admissions process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9