IA SF2063

Bill

IA SF2063

A 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 SF 2303.)

Introduced
01/15/2026

In Committee
01/15/2026

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 requirements that include diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content from the undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Stop Woke Act," mandates that the state board of regents establish a policy prohibiting any courses or course requirements that contain "diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content" from being part of undergraduate general education requirements or core curricula at state universities. This content is defined broadly to include ideas that promote the idea that race-neutral policies perpetuate oppression, advocate for differential treatment based on race or ethnicity, suggest students are inherently biased due to their race or sex, or relate topics like systemic racism, white privilege, gender identity, or social justice to contemporary American society. The bill requires the board to finalize these policies and conduct a review of existing curricula by December 31, 2026, directing universities to remove any offending courses or requirements by that date.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Sandy Salmon (R)*,

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2303. S.J. 282. (on 02/12/2026)

Official Document

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2063

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2063
BillText	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2063.html

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HF2487	A bill for an act concerning restrictions on certain activities relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory by state entities and public institutions of higher education.(Formerly HSB 542.)	Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 297.	Similar To
HSB542	A 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.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.	Related
SF2303	A bill for an act providing for a review of undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions and authorizing elimination of certain required courses and course requirements.(Formerly SF 2063.)	Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 282.	Similar To

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