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IA SF288
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits Iowa public universities and community colleges from requiring pregnant students or those who recently gave birth to take leave, withdraw from programs, or limit academic participation solely due to pregnancy
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Requires institutions to provide reasonable accommodations including rescheduling tests, excusing medically necessary absences, allowing leaves of absence, and taking additional health and safety measures
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Mandates institutions allow pregnant students additional time to complete exams and degrees, with the student returning to their program with the same standing after any leave of absence
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Requires each institution to maintain written pregnancy discrimination policies, post protections on their website, and assign a dedicated office (separate from Title IX) for pregnancy and parenting support
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Defines "student" as "biological female" and requires the Title IX coordinator to receive and investigate complaints alleging violations of these protections
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges. (Formerly SF 12.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Last Action
Signed by Governor. S.J. 1051.
6/6/2025