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SSB 3164

A bill for an act relating to education reporting, including the sharing of unit-level wage data for secondary and postsecondary program evaluation, the establishment of the condition of education report, consolidating certain required reports, modifying responsibilities for the future ready Iowa last-dollar scholarship report, modifying Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions, and creating a return on investment reporting system to be overseen by the Iowa student aid commission.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Creates a unified education data framework with unit-level wage data, a new Condition of Education report, ROI tracking, and consolidated reporting to evaluate programs and outcome

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2407.
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Bill Summary · SSB 3164

Summary: SSB 3164 (Iowa) – Education reporting and data provisions

Purpose and overall intent

SSB 3164 aims to modernize and consolidate education reporting in Iowa. The bill would establish a formal framework for collecting and sharing education-related data to evaluate secondary and postsecondary programs, improve visibility into education outcomes, and track return on investment. It also creates a new “condition of education” report and expands the role of the Iowa Student Aid Commission (ISAC) in overseeing reporting systems and data-sharing related to workforce development and financial aid programs.

Key provisions and changes

  • Unit-level wage data sharing for program evaluation

    • Allows (and standardizes) sharing of unit-level wage data for evaluating secondary and postsecondary programs.
    • Intended to provide more granular outcomes data to assess program effectiveness and align offerings with labor market needs.

  • Establishment of the Condition of Education report

    • Creates a new comprehensive “Condition of Education” report to summarize key education metrics.
    • Likely to include indicators such as preparation, access, performance, and outcomes across K-12 and higher education.

  • Consolidation of required reports

    • Streamlines and consolidates several existing education-related reports into a fewer number or a single reporting framework.
    • Aims to reduce duplicative reporting and improve data usability for policymakers, educators, and the public.

  • Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship reporting

    • Modifies responsibilities for reporting on the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship program.
    • Potentially adjusts who reports, what data is collected, and how results are published or used for program oversight.

  • Iowa workforce development data-sharing provisions

    • Expands or clarifies data-sharing provisions connecting education data with workforce development data.
    • Supports evaluating how education pathways translate into workforce outcomes and earnings.

  • Return on Investment (ROI) reporting system

    • Creates an ROI reporting system overseen by the Iowa Student Aid Commission.
    • Aims to quantify the financial value of education investments (e.g., cost of programs relative to earnings or other outcomes).

Who would be affected

  • Students and families

    • Access to more transparent information about program outcomes and return on investment.
    • Potential changes in how data about earnings and program completion are reported publicly.

  • Educational institutions (K-12, colleges, and universities)

    • Must provide data for unit-level wage analyses and the consolidated reporting framework.
    • May need to align data collection practices with the new ROI and condition-of-education reporting requirements.

  • Iowa Student Aid Commission

    • Given a lead role in overseeing the ROI reporting system and related reporting initiatives.
    • Responsible for coordinating data-sharing standards with other agencies and programs (e.g., workforce development).

  • Policy makers and state agencies

    • Will receive a unified set of education indicators through the new reports for better oversight and decision-making.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred to Education committee

    • Introduced and assigned to the Education committee for consideration.

  • Subcommittee activity (Feb 2026)

    • Subcommittees reviewed the bill and recommended passage.
    • Subcommittee meetings and reassignments occurred in mid-February 2026.

  • Committee report and renumbering

    • On February 18, 2026, the committee reported the bill with a recommendation to approve and renumbered it as SF 2407 (a formality indicating a new legislative identifier as it moves toward floor consideration).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • The unit-level wage data sharing is likely to raise considerations around privacy, data security, and consent, requiring clear data governance and due regard for personally identifiable information.
  • The consolidation of reports could reduce administrative burden on schools and districts but may require careful alignment of data definitions to ensure consistency across reporting streams.
  • The ROI framework could influence program funding decisions and student choices if outcomes pricing becomes more transparent.
  • Effective implementation will depend on inter-agency data-sharing agreements, technical capabilities, and timelines for adopting standardized data elements.

Notes:
- The bill’s status indicates it passed subcommittees and moved through committee with a recommendation to pass, later renumbered as SF 2407, signaling ongoing progression toward a final floor vote.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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