Iowa bill prohibits diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory content in general education at regents institutions.

The bill mandates the state board of regents to prohibit courses and content related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory from being included in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions. It defines such content as promoting racial or gender bias, systemic racism, or differential treatment based on race or ethnicity. The board must establish these policies by December 31, 2026, and review all undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula to remove any related content.

Iowa bill prohibits diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory content in general education at regents institutions.

The bill mandates the state board of regents to prohibit courses and content related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory from being included in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions. It defines such content as promoting racial or gender bias, systemic racism, or differential treatment based on race or ethnicity. The board must establish these policies by December 31, 2026, and review all undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula to remove any related content.