Title VII, EDUCATION, HISTORY, AND CULTURE (Ch. 256 - 305B)

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Authority” means the Iowa higher education loan authority created by this chapter , and “members of the authority” means those persons appointed to the authority pursuant to section 261A.6 . 2. “Authority loans”…

The authority may undertake a project for two or more institutions jointly or for any combination of institutions, and may combine for financing purposes, with the consent of all of the institutions which are involved, the project and some or all future projects of any institutio…

Expenses incurred in carrying out this subchapter are payable solely from funds provided under this subchapter and a liability or obligation shall not be incurred by the authority beyond the extent to which money is provided under this subchapter . 85 Acts, ch 210, §11 ; 2017 Act…

1. The authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of obligations for the purpose of paying, refinancing, or reimbursing all or part of the cost of a project. Except to the extent payable from payments to be made on federally guaranteed securities as provided in section …

The resolution authorizing obligations or an issue of obligations may contain provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the obligations to be authorized, as to: 1. Pledging or assigning the revenue of the project with respect to which the obligations a…

1. Obligations issued under this subchapter may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the authority and an incorporated trustee, which may be a trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. The trust agreement or the resolution p…

1. The authority may finance the cost of a project, refund outstanding indebtedness, or reimburse advances from an endowment or similar fund of an institution as authorized by this subchapter , by issuing its obligations pursuant to a plan of financing involving the acquisition o…

Obligations issued pursuant to this subchapter are not debts of the state or of any political subdivision of the state or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any political subdivision, but the obligations are limited obligations of the authority payable solely fro…

All money received by the authority, whether as proceeds from the sale of obligations, from revenue, or otherwise, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this subchapter , but prior to the time when needed for use may be invested to the ext…

1. A holder of obligations or of the coupons pertaining to obligations and the trustee under a trust agreement, except to the extent the rights given in this subchapter are restricted by the authorizing resolution or trust agreement, may, by suit, mandamus, or other proceedings, …

The state pledges to and agrees with the holders of any obligations issued under this subchapter , and with those parties who enter into contracts with the authority pursuant to this subchapter , that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority until the …

The Iowa higher education loan authority is created as a body politic and corporate. The authority is a public instrumentality and the exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter is the performance of an essential public function. The authority is attached t…

The powers granted the authority under this subchapter are in addition to the powers of the authority contained in other provisions of this chapter . All other provisions of this chapter apply to obligations issued pursuant to and powers granted the authority under this subchapte…

1. The authority consists of five members to be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. The powers of the authority are vested in and exercised by the members of the authority. Each member of the authority shall be a resident of the state and not more tha…

The authority shall: 1. Adopt rules for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. 2. Adopt an official seal and alter the seal at pleasure. 3. Maintain an office at a place or places it designates. 4. a. Establish criteria for and guidelines encompassing the …

The authority may: 1. Sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded. 2. Employ consultants, attorneys, accountants, financial experts, loan processors, bankers, managers, and other employees and agents necessary in the authority’s judgment, and fix their compensation. 3…

Expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter are payable solely from funds provided under this chapter and, except as specifically authorized under this chapter , a liability shall not be incurred by the authority beyond the extent to which moneys have been provided under this …

The general assembly finds that the availability of courses and programs leading to educational degrees and the existence of institutions of postsecondary education that offer courses and programs leading to educational degrees are in the best interest of the state. The general a…

1. This chapter does not apply to the following types of schools and courses of instruction: a. Schools and educational programs conducted by firms, corporations, or persons solely for the training of their own employees. b. Apprentice or other training programs provided by labor…

1. Students attending schools required to register under this chapter are ineligible for state student financial aid programs established under chapter 256, subchapter VII, part 4 . 2. A school required to register under this chapter is prohibited from offering state aid or adver…

A school or other postsecondary educational institution that is exempt under section 261B.11 may voluntarily register under this chapter in order to comply with chapter 261G or for purposes of institutional eligibility under 34 C.F.R. §600.9(a) . 2014 Acts, ch 1063, §4 ; 2015 Act…

1. When the commission or the commission’s designee believes a school is in violation of this chapter , the commission shall order the school to show cause why the commission should not issue a cease and desist order to the school. 2. After the school’s response to the show cause…

1. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter , a school or other entity that grants a degree shall not conduct any portion of a course of instruction or any aspect of its operations or otherwise establish a presence in this state if, with the exception of a school that …

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the college student aid commission created pursuant to section 256.176 . 2. “Course of instruction” means a postsecondary educational program that a school offers through in-person instruction,…

1. Except as provided in section 261B.11 , a school shall register with the commission if a person compensated by the school conducts any portion of a course of instruction in this state or if the school otherwise has a presence in this state. a. Registrations shall be renewed ev…

1. In order to register, a school shall be accredited by an agency or organization approved or recognized by the United States department of education or a successor agency, be approved by any other state agency authorized to approve the school in this state, and, subsequently, b…

As a basis for registration, schools shall provide the commission with the following information: 1. The name or title of the school. 2. As applicable, the principal location of the school in this state, in other states, and in foreign countries, and the location of the place or …

If any information provided to the commission under section 261B.3 or 261B.4 changes, the school shall inform the commission within ninety days of the effective date of the change in the format specified by the commission. 84 Acts, ch 1098, §5 ; 2009 Acts, ch 12, §8

The commission shall maintain a list of registered schools and the list and the information submitted under sections 261B.3 and 261B.4 are public records under chapter 22 . 84 Acts, ch 1098, §6 ; 95 Acts, ch 67, §21 ; 2009 Acts, ch 12, §9

A school or a school’s officials or employees shall not advertise or represent that the school is approved or accredited by the commission or the state of Iowa. However, a registered school shall disclose that the school is registered by the commission on behalf of the state of I…

1. The commission shall set by rule and collect a nonrefundable initial registration fee and a renewal of registration fee from each registered school. 2. Fees shall be set by rule not more than once each year and shall be based upon the costs of administering this chapter . 3. A…

Prior to the commencement of a course of instruction and prior to the receipt of a tuition charge or fee for a course of instruction, a school shall provide written disclosure to students of the following information accompanied by a statement that the information is being provid…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires, “commission” means the midwestern higher education compact commission. 2005 Acts, ch 145, §1

The midwestern higher education compact is entered into with all other states which enter into the compact in substantially the following form: 1. Article I — Purpose. The purpose of the midwestern higher education compact shall be to provide greater higher education opportunitie…

1. The members of the commission representing this state shall consist of the following: a. The governor or the governor’s designee. b. One member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate after consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the senate.…

1. A senior year plus program is established to be administered by the department of education to provide Iowa high school students increased access to college credit or advanced placement coursework. The program shall consist of the following elements: a. Advanced placement clas…

1. As used in this section , “career academy” means the same as defined in section 256.125 . 2. A career academy course may qualify as a concurrent enrollment course if it meets the requirements of section 261E.8 . 3. The school district providing secondary education under this s…

1. The Iowa communications network may be used to deliver coursework for the programming provided under this chapter subject to an appropriation by the general assembly for that purpose. A school district that provides courses delivered via the Iowa communications network shall r…

The department shall develop and make available to secondary and postsecondary students, parents or legal guardians, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and eligible postsecondary institutions an internet-based clearinghouse of information that allows students to iden…

1. For each fiscal year in which moneys are appropriated by the general assembly for purposes of the senior year plus program, the moneys shall be allocated as follows in the following priority order: a. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and succeeding fiscal years, an …

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Concurrent enrollment” means any course offered to students in grades nine through twelve during the regular school year approved by the board of directors of a school district through a contractual agreement be…

1. Student eligibility. In order to ensure student readiness for postsecondary coursework, the student shall meet the following criteria: a. The student shall meet the enrollment requirements established by the eligible postsecondary institution providing the course credit. b. Th…

1. A school district shall make available advanced placement courses to its resident students through direct instruction on-site, collaboration with another school district, or by using the online Iowa advanced placement academy. 2. A school district shall provide descriptions of…

1. A student enrolled in a school district or accredited nonpublic school shall be provided access to advanced placement examinations at a rate of one-half of the cost of the regular examination fee the student or the student’s parents or guardians would normally pay for the exam…

1. Program established. The postsecondary enrollment options program is established to promote rigorous academic or career and technical pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options to high school students by enabling ninth and tenth grade students who have been identified …

1. Not later than June 30 of each year, a school district shall pay a tuition reimbursement amount to a postsecondary institution that has enrolled its resident eligible students under this chapter , unless the eligible student is participating in open enrollment under section 28…