Iowa House advances 3 percent tuition cap bill
Iowa House Republicans move House Study Bill 51 to limit annual in state tuition increases to 3 percent for the University of Iowa Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. The proposal also would freeze tuition at the first year rate for undergraduate study require a three year bachelor’s degree program and offer a work plus tuition plan. The measure and related education bills face committee reviews with opposition urging funding increases alongside caps.
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A Des Moines report says Senate File 8 would bar disciplinary action against staff for using a student's legal name or pronouns, prompting testimony from a 14 year old nonbinary student and opponents who warn it could invite bullying and reduce parental rights. Supporters cite protecting beliefs and First Amendment rights. The subcommittee advanced the bill 2-1 as a companion House measure moves forward.
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