Iowa HF2654: A BILL FOR An Act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders.

From the introduced text, February 20, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6882HV (2) je/ns H.F. 2654 Section 1. NEW SECTION. 261M.1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "First Responder Dependent Education Act". Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 261M.2 Definitions. 1. "Associate degree program" means a degree program offered by a community college that requires completion of at least sixty semester credit hours or an equivalent program of study. "Associate degree program" does not include a baccalaureate degree program. 2. "Dependent" means a child of a first responder who is claimed as a dependent for state or federal tax purposes for the most recent tax year. 3. "Emergency medical care provider" means an individual certified pursuant to section 147A.6. 4. "Employ" or "employment" includes work as a volunteer. 5. "Fire fighter" means a paid or volunteer member of a fire department who is certified under section 100B.6. 6. "First responder" means a law enforcement officer, fire fighter, or emergency medical care provider. 7. "Law enforcement officer" means a person who is responsible for the prevention or detection of crime or the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state or …

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Sponsors

• Public Safety (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 20, 2026: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 366 .

Common questions

What is HF2654?

HF2654 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders.

What does HF2654 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders.

What is the status of HF2654?

Introduced as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 366 . (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2654?

Public Safety (I).

Where is the official record for HF2654?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2654&ga=91