Iowa Administrative Code Agency 288 - Public Broadcasting Division
Here’s a refined overview of Iowa Administrative Code—Agency 288: Public Broadcasting Division:
⚙️ Establishment & Purpose
Agency 288, known as the Public Broadcasting Division, was created within the Department of Cultural Affairs (formerly Department of Education) by 1986 legislation (Iowa Code § 303.76)
Rule 288‑1.1 establishes the Division and the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board, whose mission is to “plan, establish, and operate educational radio, television, and telecommunications facilities to provide public broadcasting and educational narrowcast services” in Iowa, upholding Principles of Editorial Integrity
Chapter Structure
Agency 288 is organized into these chapters:
Chapter 1 – Organization (Rules 1.1–1.2)
Chapter 2 – Facilities Management (Rules 2.1–2.2)
Chapter 3 – Public Records & Fair Information Practices (Rules 3.1–3.17)
Chapters 4–9 – Reserved
Chapter 10 – Iowa Communications Network Educational Site Selection (Rule 10.1)
Chapter 11 – Agency Procedure for Rule Making (Rules 11.1–11.17)
Chapter 12 – Declaratory Orders (Rules 12.1–12.12)
Chapter 13 – Contested Cases (Rules 13.1–13.31)
Chapter 14 – Criteria for Grants (Rules 14.1–14.5)
Key Provisions from Chapter 1
Rule 288‑1.1 (Establishment):
Defines the Division’s and Board’s roles and mission
Board composition: nine members with three-year terms starting July 1; vacancies filled similarly
Meeting requirements: at least four regular meetings annually, plus special meetings under specified conditions
Advisory committees: Board-appointed, with gender-balance rules, including narrowcast and editorial integrity committees
Rule 288‑1.2 covers operational organization, although specific details aren't shown in search summaries
How to Access the Rules
Official PDFs of the complete Agency 288 rules (effective May 28, 2025) are available from the Iowa Legislature (
Law library services like Cornell Law and Justia provide web-friendly chapter breakdowns
📌 Summary
Agency 288 governs the structure and functions of Iowa’s public broadcasting framework, including board governance, rulemaking procedures, public records, facility management, grants, and dispute resolution. The full rules are up-to-date as of May 2025 and accessible via official state sources.
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