让社区大学从2026年开始在关键领域提供学士学位。 Iowa to let community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in key fields starting in 2026.

爱荷华州立法者正计划在2026年扩大社区大学学位课程,允许教育机构(特别是农村地区的机构)在保健、教育和制造业等高需求领域获得学士学位。 Iowa lawmakers are planning to expand community college degree offerings in 2026, allowing institutions—especially in rural areas—to award bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. 这项工作由Taylor Collins和Lynn Evans Republic和Sen. Lynn Evans牵头,目的是改善就地学生的入学机会,加强劳动力队伍,而不与四年制的大学竞争。 Led by Rep. Taylor Collins and Sen. Lynn Evans, the effort aims to improve access for place-bound students and strengthen the workforce without competing with four-year universities. 获得国家支持的研究支持这项行动,显示社区学院能够以适当的资金有效地提供学士课程。 A state-backed study supports the move, showing community colleges can effectively deliver bachelor’s programs with proper funding. 将根据爱荷华州执政委员会最近进行的审查,引入立法和研究法案,使方案与就业市场需求相一致。 Legislation and study bills will be introduced to align programs with job market needs, building on a recent review by the Iowa Board of Regents. 爱荷华州将加入其他24个州的行列,提供社区大学学士学位。 Iowa would join 24 other states offering community college bachelor’s degrees.