A bill for an act providing for a waiver of resident tuition at community colleges for dependents of first responders.

This bill, HSB 716 (the "First Responder Dependent Education Act"), provides a tuition waiver for Iowa residents who are dependents of active first responders (law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency medical care providers). To qualify, dependents must enroll in an associate degree program related to public safety or a high-demand job, meet college admission requirements, and submit proof their parent/guardian is an active first responder in Iowa. The waiver covers remaining resident tuition after federal/state aid and grants, lasting up to two years, but requires dependents to remain Iowa residents for five years after graduation - repayment is required if they leave early without valid reasons like death or disability. The policy directly affects dependents of first responders pursuing specific career-focused education at Iowa community colleges.