A bill for an act providing for a review by the state board of regents of academic programs offered at regents institutions.

This bill (SSB 1024, "Workforce First Act") requires Iowa's State Board of Regents to review all undergraduate and graduate academic programs at public universities it oversees. The review, to be completed by November 1, 2025, will assess how well each program aligns with current and future job needs in Iowa, with input from the Education and Workforce Development departments. The Board must submit a report by November 30, 2025, recommending whether each program should remain unchanged, be eliminated, or be modified. This directly affects Iowa's public universities, students, and faculty by setting a process for potential program adjustments based on workforce data. The bill establishes a concrete timeline and reporting mechanism but does not mandate specific program changes.