This bill addresses vaccination exemptions for students participating in clinical rotations and modifies the criteria for postsecondary schools to qualify as eligible institutions for Iowa tuition grants. It defines "clinical rotation" as a supervised training period for students in medical, nursing, or health care-related degree programs, and establishes that postsecondary schools must identify a clinical rotation placement that allows students to be exempt from vaccination requirements upon their request. If a school does not comply with this requirement, it will not be eligible for Iowa tuition grants.

Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "eligible institution" in Code section 256.183, specifying that such institutions must be privately operated, not controlled by state agencies, and must meet certain criteria. The amendment clarifies that eligible institutions can include schools of barbering and cosmetology that are licensed and accredited, and it modifies the requirements for matching institutional financial aid for these schools. The changes aim to ensure that students in health-related programs have access to necessary clinical training without mandatory vaccination barriers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.183