Iowa HSB61 prohibits community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and engaging in related activities.

Iowa HSB61 amends Code chapter 261J to prohibit community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and from requiring diversity, equity, or inclusion statements or giving preferential treatment based on such statements. The prohibitions do not apply if federal or state law or accreditation standards require otherwise. The bill also amends the definition of "public institution of higher education" to include community colleges.

Iowa HSB61 prohibits community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and engaging in related activities.

Iowa HSB61 amends Code chapter 261J to prohibit community colleges from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and from requiring diversity, equity, or inclusion statements or giving preferential treatment based on such statements. The prohibitions do not apply if federal or state law or accreditation standards require otherwise. The bill also amends the definition of "public institution of higher education" to include community colleges.