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 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, clarifying that such institutions must be privately operated, not controlled by state agencies, and must meet specific criteria. The amendment changes the conjunction from "and" to "or" regarding the accreditation status of schools of barbering and cosmetology, allowing for greater flexibility in meeting eligibility requirements for tuition grants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.183