SF2299 • 2026

A bill for an act relating to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program. (Formerly SF 2176 .) Vetoed 6-2-26.

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Vetoed

The latest official action shows the governor vetoed this bill. Check the bill history to see whether lawmakers later overrode that veto.

Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Last action: 2026-06-02
Official status: Vetoed by Governor. S.J. 1035 .
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was vetoed by the Governor, which means it did not become law.

A Bill About Paying for Failed or Withdrawn College Courses in High School

This bill would require students and their parents to pay back the cost of college courses taken through high school if the student fails or withdraws from those classes.

What This Bill Does

Requires students or their parents to repay costs for failed or withdrawn concurrent enrollment courses.
Applies this requirement to both community college-offered classes and classes taught by community college instructors.

Who It Names or Affects

High school students participating in concurrent enrollment programs.
Parents or guardians of minor high school students.
School districts and accredited nonpublic schools offering concurrent enrollment courses.
Community colleges providing these courses to high school students.

Terms To Know

Concurrent Enrollment: A program that allows high school students to take college-level classes for credit while still in high school.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRL): A federal program providing free or reduced-cost meals to eligible low-income students.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 2, 2026.
It is unclear if and when lawmakers might override this veto.
The bill does not specify how schools will handle financial repayment for economically disadvantaged students.

Bill History

2026-06-02 Iowa Legislature
Vetoed by Governor. S.J. 1035 .
2026-05-05 Iowa Legislature
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
2026-05-02 Iowa Legislature
Explanation of vote. H.J. 1158 .
2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature
Message from Senate. H.J. 955 .
2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature
Immediate message. S.J. 851 .
2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature
Explanation of vote. S.J. 860 .
2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature
Passed Senate , yeas 33, nays 12. S.J. 851 .
2026-04-21 Iowa Legislature
Senate concurred with S-5180 . S.J. 850 .
2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature
Message from House, with amendment S-5180 . S.J. 790 .
2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature
Immediate message. H.J. 898 .
2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature
Passed House , yeas 62, nays 31. H.J. 891 .
2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature
Amendment H-8351 adopted. H.J. 890 .
2026-04-13 Iowa Legislature
Amendment H-8351 filed. H.J. 888 .
2026-03-26 Iowa Legislature
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760 .
2026-03-11 Iowa Legislature
Placed on calendar. H.J. 636 .
2026-03-11 Iowa Legislature
Committee Vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 5. Excused, 4. H.J. 636 .
2026-03-11 Iowa Legislature
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 03/11 .
2026-03-10 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2026-03-09 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/10/2026 8:15AM RM 19.
2026-03-05 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee: Stone, Henderson and Kurth. H.J. 601 .
2026-02-25 Iowa Legislature
Read first time, referred to Education. H.J. 417 .
2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature
Message from Senate. H.J. 412 .
2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature
Immediate message. S.J. 392 .
2026-02-24 Iowa Legislature
Passed Senate , yeas 32, nays 16. S.J. 388 .
2026-02-12 Iowa Legislature
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 282 .
2026-02-12 Iowa Legislature
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 269 .

Official Summary Text

A bill for an act relating to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program. (Formerly SF 2176 .) Vetoed 6-2-26.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

STATE OF IOWA
KIM REYNOLDS
GOVERNOR
June 2, 2026
The Honorable Paul Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol Building
LOCAL
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I hereby transmit Senate File 2299, an Act relating to the district-to-community college sharing or
concurrent enrollment program.
Concurrent enrollment programs play an important role in helping Iowa students earn college
credit, explore career pathways, and prepare for future success. However, I am concerned Senate
File 2299 could discourage participation in these programs by allowing students and families to
be charged when a course is failed or withdrawn.
Data show students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch (FRL) fail or withdraw from both
online and face-to-face concurrent enrollment courses at more than double the rate of students who
are not FRL eligible. At the same time, Iowa students who participate in concurrent enrollment are
significantly more likely to pursue and complete postsecondary education. Introducing the
possibility of financial liability may specifically discourage participation among economically
disadvantaged students who often benefit most from these opportunities. Local school districts and
community college partners are best positioned to address student completion challenges through
intervention strategies tailored to the individual student. Iowa should strengthen academic
assistance, advising, and early intervention strategies to help students successfully complete
coursework rather than creating additional financial barriers for families.
Concurrent enrollment has expanded significantly across Iowa and now serves students pursuing
a wide range of academic and workforce goals. As participation continues to grow, future
legislatures should take a comprehensive look at the program as a whole rather than addressing
individual issues one bill at a time.
Our focus should remain on expanding opportunities for students while ensuring these programs
remain strong, sustainable, and accessible for all Iowa students.
For the above reasons, I respectfully disapprove Senate File 2299 as specified above, in accordance
with Article III, Section 16, of the Constitution of the State of Iowa.
STATE CAPITOL DES MOINES, IOWA 50319 515.281.5211 FAX 515.725.3527 WWW.GOVERNOR.IOWA.GOV
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Governor
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Senate File 2299
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE DISTRICT-TO-COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHARING OR
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. Section 261E.8, Code 2026, is amended by adding
the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION . 10. A student's parent or guardian, if the
student is a minor, or the student, if the student is eighteen
years of age or older or is an emancipated minor, shall, upon
the request of the school district or accredited nonpublic
school through which the student is accessing the program,
pay to the school district or accredited nonpublic school an
amount equal to the amount the school district or accredited
nonpublic school paid to a community college pursuant to the
contract entered into under this section that is directly
associated with the student's participation in the community
college-offered class, or the class taught by a community
college-employed instructor, if any one of the following
applies :
a. The student failed the community college-offered class.
b. The student failed the class taught by a community
college-employed instructor.
c. The student withdrew from the community college-offered
class .
Senate File 2299, p. 2
d. The student withdrew from
college-employed instructor.
the class taught by a conununity
AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate
PAT GRASSLEY
Speaker of tfhe House
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and
is known as Senate File 2299, Ninety-first General Assembly.
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Secretary a
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Governor