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IA HF2123
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samantha Fett
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AI Summary
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Requires mandatory termination of state employees and school district employees who violate Iowa's prohibitions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities, along with termination of supervisors who knew of violations but failed to act.
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Mandates revocation of professional licenses, certificates, or authorizations for individuals terminated under these provisions.
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Establishes civil penalties for state entities: $50,000 for entities with budgets under $100 million and $100,000 for entities with budgets of $100 million or more, deposited into the state general fund.
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Allows any person to notify the attorney general of potential school district violations, and permits students, alumni, or employees to bring civil actions for injunctive relief against school districts.
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Adds employment termination under these DEI provisions as grounds for denying teaching license applications under Section 256.146.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to state entities, including by modifying provisions related to prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and officers and to trainings and curricula regarding specific defined concepts provided by school districts.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/10/2026