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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | IA | HF 295 | Prohibits Accrediting Agencies from Penalizing an Institution for Refusing to Violate State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| April 15, 2025 | IA | HF 437 | Establishes a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| April 14, 2025 | IA | HF 516 | Requires 80% of Students Admitted to the University of Iowa's Medical and Dentistry Colleges to be Iowa Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | HF 295 | Prohibits Accrediting Agencies from Penalizing an Institution for Refusing to Violate State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| 4/15 | HF 437 | Establishes a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 15) |
| 4/14 | HF 516 | Requires 80% of Students Admitted to the University of Iowa's Medical and Dentistry Colleges to be Iowa Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |