A bill for an act providing for career development information for students newly enrolling in institutions of higher education and including applicability provisions.

SF 2302 requires Iowa institutions of higher education to schedule a career development meeting for each new undergraduate student within their first year. During this meeting, institutions must review the student's interests, career paths aligned with their major (or potential majors), and provide specific job market data including local job availability, pay ranges, and high-demand occupations for the prior five years. The bill mandates that institutions also provide students with resources for resumes, networking, and employment opportunities during or before the meeting. This applies to first-time students enrolling at participating institutions (state-regulated or certain private schools with Iowa tuition grants) on or after July 1, 2026.