Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB725

Introduced
2/11/26  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See HF 2725.)

Impact

The bill consolidates a variety of reporting requirements from multiple reports into one streamlined annual report. This move is intended to simplify the reporting process for educational institutions and provide a clearer overview of the state's educational health. In addition, the introduction of a return on investment reporting system allows for comparison between program costs and the resulting outcomes in student employment and earnings, thereby enhancing accountability measures among educational programs.

Summary

House Study Bill 725 focuses on enhancing the reporting mechanisms within the education sector in Iowa. It aims to facilitate data-sharing between the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Education for the purpose of evaluating educational programs. This includes sharing unit-level wage data that pertains to both secondary and postsecondary program evaluations, allowing for a more nuanced assessment of educational outcomes in relation to workforce readiness. A new annual report detailing the 'condition of education' is mandated, which consolidates several existing reports into a coherent format for easier review by the Governor and the General Assembly.

Contention

Discussion around HSB725 may revolve around the operational implications of data-sharing agreements and the balance between state oversight and institutional autonomy. Some stakeholders might express concerns regarding data privacy and the handling of individual employment records. Moreover, the requirement for public institutions to report on various metrics to maintain eligibility for state-administered financial aid may provoke debate over the potential administrative burdens this places on those institutions. Additionally, there might be disagreements on how effectively the data can truly measure educational success and return on investment.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3164

Related A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See SF 2407.)

IA SF2407

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(Formerly SSB 3164.)

IA HF2725

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission. (Formerly HSB 725.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2725

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission. (Formerly HSB 725.)

IA SF2407

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(Formerly SSB 3164.)

IA SSB3164

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.(See SF 2407.)

IA SSB1075

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements and employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf.(See SF 520.)

IA HSB43

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, the national board certification pilot project, and employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 890.)

IA SF520

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and employment contracts between community colleges and community college instructors.(Formerly SSB 1075.)

IA HF2396

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to programs administered by the college student aid commission, including the skilled workforce shortage tuition grant program, Iowa workforce grant and incentive program, vocational-technical tuition grant program, the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program, and the gap tuition assistance program, and making appropriations.

IA HF890

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to community college and department of education reporting requirements, the national board certification pilot project, employees of the Iowa educational services for the blind and visually impaired program or the Iowa school for the deaf, and the employment contracts between community colleges and community college instructors, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 43.) Effective date: 06/06/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HSB532

A bill for an act relating to the university of Iowa college of law, including priority for admission and reporting requirements.(See HF 2331, HF 2760.)

IA HSB530

A bill for an act relating to the bachelor of science in nursing program at the university of Iowa, including priority for admission and reporting requirements.(See HF 2226.)

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