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IA HF855
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "public institution of higher education" in Iowa Code chapter 261J to include community colleges, subjecting them to existing DEI restrictions
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Prohibits community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices as defined under state law
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Bars community colleges from requiring individuals to provide diversity, equity, or inclusion statements
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Prevents community colleges from giving preferential treatment to any person based on DEI statement provisions
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Exemptions apply when otherwise required by federal law, state law, or accreditation standards; enforcement handled by the attorney general with annual compliance reports to the legislature and governor
Legislative Description
A bill for an act prohibiting community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and engaging in certain other activities relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.(Formerly HSB 61.)
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education. H.J. 896.
4/3/2025