Iowa SF507 restricts county and city diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Iowa SF507 restricts county and city diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by prohibiting them from adopting policies that influence hiring or promote differential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It also bans promoting certain concepts like unconscious bias and systemic oppression. The bill defines "diversity, equity, and inclusion" broadly to include various trainings and activities. It does not apply to efforts ensuring colorblind and sex-neutral hiring in compliance with antidiscrimination laws.

Iowa SF507 restricts county and city diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Iowa SF507 restricts county and city diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by prohibiting them from adopting policies that influence hiring or promote differential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It also bans promoting certain concepts like unconscious bias and systemic oppression. The bill defines "diversity, equity, and inclusion" broadly to include various trainings and activities. It does not apply to efforts ensuring colorblind and sex-neutral hiring in compliance with antidiscrimination laws.