A bill for an act prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into employment contracts with citizens of federally designated foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism holding certain visas. (Formerly HSB 536.)

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This bill prohibits Iowa's colleges and universities, excluding community colleges and institutions under the Board of Regents, from hiring individuals on H-1B visas who are citizens of countries designated as foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism. This policy would take effect on July 1, 2026. Community colleges would also be required to adopt a similar policy.

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