爱荷华的私立学院反对一项让社区学院提供学士学位、担心关闭和减少农村入学机会的法案。 Iowa’s private colleges oppose a bill letting community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, fearing closures and reduced rural access.

爱荷华的私立学院反对众议院研究法案533,该法案允许社区学院在高需求领域提供学士学位,警告它可能迫使关闭,减少农村获得教育的机会,并损害当地经济。 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. 他们辩称,税收支持的社区学院将不公平地竞争,理由是入学率下降和财政紧张。 They argue tax-supported community colleges would unfairly compete, citing declining enrollment and financial strain. 该法案的倡导者说,这将有助于留住学生并解决劳动力需求,同时注意到24个州的类似方案。 Advocates for the bill say it would help retain students and address workforce needs, noting similar programs in 24 states. 该法案在经费、认证和对爱荷华高等教育的长期影响方面引起关注,因此提交给了委员会全体成员。 The bill advanced to the full committee amid concerns over funding, accreditation, and long-term impacts on higher education in Iowa.