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Read. Follow. Verify.Iowa requires concurrent enrollment students to take in-person community college courses over online options unless superintendent approves
Last action · June 2, 2026: Vetoed by Governor. S.J. 1036 .Sponsor: Jesse Green
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What This Bill Proposed
High school students enrolling in community college courses through concurrent enrollment must choose in-person instruction if both in-person and online formats are offered, unless granted an exception by their school district superintendent.
Changes how high school students participating in concurrent enrollment access college courses, restricting online course registration without explicit district-level administrative approval.
- Concurrent enrollment programs in Iowa allow eligible high school students to earn college credit by taking nonsectarian courses offered by community colleges. 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.
high school students
High school students participating in concurrent enrollment are restricted to in-person course versions when both formats are available, unless approved by the superintendent.
school district superintendents
Superintendents are granted the authority to authorize or deny student enrollment in internet-delivered concurrent enrollment courses.
community colleges
Community colleges must coordinate with school districts regarding student course enrollments and written notices upon student acceptance.
Key Facts
- Students must enroll in the in-person version of a concurrent enrollment course if the community college offers both in-person and internet-delivered formats.
- A school district superintendent may authorize a student to enroll in the internet-delivered version of a concurrent enrollment course instead of the in-person version.
- School boards must annually approve courses available for high school credit using locally developed criteria for academic rigor and college preparation.
- School districts must send written notice to the student, parent or legal guardian, and school district listing the course, clock hours, and college credits upon acceptance by a community college.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a high school student still take online concurrent enrollment classes?
Who receives written notice when a student is accepted into a community college course?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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. S.J. 283 .
- Feb 12, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 273 .
- Feb 12, 2026SenateCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2320 . S.J. 283 .
- 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 .
Version history
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Reference to SF 2320
The bill document notes a relation to Senate File 2320 regarding district-to-community college sharing modifications.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy35Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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