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Read. Follow. Verify.Governor Reynolds Vetoes Senate File 2320 Modifying High School Concurrent Enrollment Online Requirements
Last action · June 2, 2026: Vetoed by Governor. S.J. 1036 .
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What This Bill Proposed
Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed Senate File 2320, which would have required high school students to take in-person community college courses rather than online options unless authorized by their school superintendent. The bill aimed to modify the district-to-community college sharing program but was rejected due to concerns over statewide rigidity, scheduling conflicts for students on quarterly calendars, and potential loss of course access.
Students retain their current ability to access online courses without needing superintendent authorization for online formats over in-person equivalents, avoiding potential scheduling conflicts caused by mismatched academic calendars between high schools and community colleges.
- Kim Reynolds is the Governor of Iowa, serving since 2017. context
- Senate File 2320 originated from previous discussions and legislation designated as Senate File 2170 within the Ninety-first General Assembly. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Iowa high school students
Students retain their current access options for online and in-person concurrent enrollment courses without a mandatory requirement to obtain superintendent approval for online formats.
School district superintendents
Superintendents are not required to evaluate student readiness and scheduling conflicts to authorize internet-delivered concurrent enrollment coursework.
Community colleges
Community colleges continue offering concurrent enrollment courses under existing delivery guidelines without the mandatory in-person enrollment priority rules established by the vetoed bill.
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This bill did not become law - Vetoed by the governor.
Procedural history
27 actions- Jun 2, 2026SenateVetoed by Governor. S.J. 1036 .
- May 13, 2026Iowa LegislatureFiscal note .
- May 5, 2026SenateReported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
- May 2, 2026HouseExplanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .
- Apr 15, 2026HouseMessage from House. S.J. 789 .
- Apr 14, 2026HouseImmediate message. H.J. 898 .
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- Apr 14, 2026HouseFloorPassed House , yeas 91, nays 2. H.J. 893 .
- Mar 26, 2026HousePlaced on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760 .
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on calendar. H.J. 637 .
- Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee vote: Yeas, 19. Nays, 0. Excused, 4. H.J. 636 .
- Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee report, recommending passage. H.J. 636 .
- Mar 11, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee recommends passage.
- Mar 10, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 03/11/2026 8:00AM RM 305.
- Mar 10, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 03/11/2026 12:30PM RM 304 (Cancelled).
- Mar 5, 2026HouseSubcommittee: Gehlbach, Johnson, C. and Kurth. H.J. 601 .
- Mar 2, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time, referred to Education. H.J. 483 .
- Mar 2, 2026HouseMessage from Senate. H.J. 463 .
- Mar 2, 2026SenateImmediate message. S.J. 435 .
- Mar 2, 2026SenateFloorPassed Senate , yeas 44, nays 0. S.J. 433 .
- Feb 28, 2026Iowa LegislatureFiscal note .
- Feb 12, 2026SenateCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2320 . S.J. 283 .
- Feb 12, 2026SenateCommittee report, approving bill. S.J. 283 .
- Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 273 .
- Feb 9, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- Feb 4, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 11:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.
- Feb 3, 2026SenateSubcommittee: Green, Salmon, and Zimmer. S.J. 191 .
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, referred to Education. S.J. 177 .
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Gubernatorial Rejection of Online Course Mandates
The governor rejected statewide mandates favoring in-person concurrent enrollment over online instruction, prioritizing local flexibility and student access.
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