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IA HSB542
IA HSB542A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions.(See HF 2487.)
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires the state board of regents (board) to establish a policy that prohibits diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related courses or course requirements, as defined in the bill, from being included in any undergraduate general education requirement or core curriculum at institutions of higher education governed by the board (institutions). The bill requires the board to establish all policies required by the bill no later than December 31, 2026. The bill requires the board, no later than December 31, 2026, to conduct a review of all undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula at institutions and direct the institutions to remove any required courses or course H.F. _____ requirements that include diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content from the undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Higher Education (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB542 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB542.html |
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