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IA HSB61
SB
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "public institution of higher education" under 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 in state law
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Bars community colleges from requiring any person to provide a diversity, equity, or inclusion statement
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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 where federal law, state law, or accreditation standards require otherwise; 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.(See HF 855.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 855.
3/7/2025