The bill amends Section 262.9 of the Iowa Code to establish new policies regarding the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Iowa. It mandates that, starting in the fall semester of 2026, at least seventy percent of the students accepted into the program must be residents of Iowa. Additionally, the bill prioritizes admission for Iowa residents and requires applicants to provide an attestation regarding their connection to Iowa, such as being born in the state or graduating from an Iowa high school, or expressing an interest in working in Iowa after graduation.

Furthermore, the bill requires the University of Iowa to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number of Iowa resident applicants accepted and denied, along with reasons for denial. It ensures that personal information about applicants remains confidential in compliance with federal privacy laws. The definitions of "Bachelor of Science in Nursing program" and "resident of Iowa" are also clarified within the new subsection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9
Reprinted: 262.9