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Iowa lawmakers advance a bill to reserve 80% of vet school spots for in-state students, prioritizing rural, mixed-animal veterinarians.
An Iowa House subcommittee approved a bill requiring 80% of Iowa State University’s veterinary medicine program admissions to be Iowa residents, with preference for those planning to work in rural areas and specialize in mixed animal care.
The legislation bans use of noncognitive tests like CASPer and aims to address rural veterinarian shortages.
While the bill could raise in-state admissions to over 57%, state officials note ISU currently admits out-of-state students who are more qualified.
The Iowa Board of Regents supports the goal and backs loan forgiveness and early acceptance programs as alternatives.
Lawmakers are divided, with some favoring loan forgiveness as a quicker fix.
The bill, if passed, would take effect in five to ten years.
Los legisladores de Iowa avanzan un proyecto de ley para reservar el 80% de los lugares de la escuela veterinaria para los estudiantes en el estado, dando prioridad a los veterinarios de animales mixtos rurales.