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IA HF2544
Bill
Status
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires community colleges, Board of Regents institutions, and public school districts to submit annual reports by September 1 identifying all antisemitism complaints and incidents from the prior academic year, including investigation findings and outcomes.
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Mandates the State Board of Education compile these reports and submit a consolidated report to the General Assembly and Governor by October 1 each year.
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Prohibits antisemitism at all covered educational institutions, requiring harassment or discrimination motivated by antisemitic intent to be treated the same as other forms of discrimination under federal and state law.
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Requires institutions to integrate anti-antisemitism policies into codes of conduct for students, faculty, and employees, specifically referencing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Defines "antisemitism" by reference to Iowa Code section 216F.1 and requires the Board of Regents to conduct annual reviews of institutional policies related to antisemitic actions and speech.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring annual reports on and the prohibition of antisemitism in community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts.(Formerly HSB 646.)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 306.
2/16/2026