Department of Education, Reporting Requirements (5499XD) - Education, Department of

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Workforce Development to share wage data (including job details and earnings) with the Department of Education to evaluate how effectively secondary and postsecondary education programs prepare students for careers. It establishes an annual "condition of education report" to be submitted to the governor and legislature by April 1, consolidating multiple existing reports on school performance and funding. The bill also creates a return on investment reporting system for public colleges and universities, mandating they report program costs, student employment rates, median earnings, and alignment with high-demand jobs. Institutions failing to comply may lose eligibility for state financial aid programs, though federal aid eligibility remains unaffected.