A bill for an act relating to tuition, degree programs, employment, and related matters pertaining to students enrolled at regents institutions.

HSB 51, the "College Affordability Act," requires Iowa's regents institutions to implement several affordability measures for in-state undergraduate students. It caps annual tuition and mandatory fee increases for in-state residents at 3%, mandates that first-year resident tuition remain unchanged for subsequent years (for students starting in 2026 or later), and requires each institution to offer at least one bachelor's degree program completed in three years by 2027. The bill also establishes a "work plus" program where employers cover tuition and fees during part-time employment semesters, requiring a formal agreement between students, employers, and institutions. These provisions directly affect in-state undergraduate students at Iowa's public universities and aim to reduce long-term education costs.