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Iowa’s private colleges oppose a bill letting community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, fearing closures and reduced rural access.
Iowa’s private colleges oppose House Study Bill 533, which would let community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields, warning it could force closures, reduce rural access to education, and harm local economies.
They argue tax-supported community colleges would unfairly compete, citing declining enrollment and financial strain.
Advocates for the bill say it would help retain students and address workforce needs, noting similar programs in 24 states.
The bill advanced to the full committee amid concerns over funding, accreditation, and long-term impacts on higher education in Iowa.
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Las universidades privadas de Iowa se oponen a un proyecto de ley que permite a las universidades comunitarias ofrecer títulos de licenciatura, por temor a los cierres y la reducción del acceso rural.