Allocates $2.8 million to Iowa State University for expanding AI, cybersecurity, computer science, and related technology programs to address workforce needs and foster innovation in digital agriculture, manufacturing, and biosciences.
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This is a binding appropriations bill enacted by the Iowa legislature that allocates specific funding amounts with legal force and creates enforceable obligations for fund distribution and use.
This appropriations bill has minimal risk domain coverage. It mentions AI and cybersecurity in the context of workforce development and educational programs but does not address specific AI risks, harms, or governance measures. The document is focused on funding allocation rather than risk mitigation or regulation.
This appropriations bill primarily governs the Educational Services sector by allocating funding to Iowa's public universities. It also has implications for Scientific Research and Development Services through funding for research centers and innovation programs. The AI and technology workforce development programs are designed to support multiple economic sectors indirectly.
The document does not explicitly address specific AI lifecycle stages. It focuses on funding educational programs to expand AI-related degree programs and workforce development, which relates to building human capacity rather than governing AI system development or deployment stages.
The document mentions AI, cybersecurity, and related technologies only in the context of educational program expansion and workforce development. It does not define or govern AI models, systems, or any specific technical AI categories.
Iowa General Assembly; Iowa Senate
This is a Senate Bill (SB 2435) proposed and enacted by the Iowa legislature, specifically originating in the Iowa Senate as indicated by the document title.
Iowa General Assembly; State Board of Regents
The Iowa General Assembly enforces through legislative oversight and budgetary control, while the State Board of Regents has administrative enforcement authority over the universities and is required to submit quarterly reports.
Iowa General Assembly; Legislative Services Agency
The General Assembly monitors implementation through required quarterly financial reports in a format agreed upon with the Legislative Services Agency.
State Board of Regents; State University of Iowa; Iowa State University of Science and Technology; University of Northern Iowa
The appropriations bill targets Iowa's public universities governed by the State Board of Regents, specifically allocating funds to these educational institutions for various programs including AI and technology workforce development.