The Admissions Reform Act amends the current admission policies for regents universities in Iowa by introducing new requirements for evaluating student applications. Specifically, the bill mandates that the state board of regents must incorporate the classic learning test as an additional standardized test option in the regent admission index (RAI), alongside the existing ACT and SAT assessments. This change is to be implemented before the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new policy that requires the state board of regents to ensure that only merit and the likelihood of employment in Iowa after graduation are considered for admission decisions regarding students who do not meet the RAI criteria. This policy must be developed and adopted by December 31, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to refine the admission process by focusing on academic merit and post-graduation employment potential for students who may not qualify under the traditional metrics.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9