SF 252: Relating to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges

What it does

This bill relates to students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth who attend state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents. The bill defines the term “institution” as an institution of higher education governed by the state board of regents or a community college. “Institution” also includes the faculty, staff, and other employees of such institution of higher education or community college. The bill defines “reasonable accommodations” as including but not being limited to taking additional health and safety measures; allowing a student to reschedule tests and assignment due dates that are missed for reasons related to the student’s pregnancy; allowing a student to take a leave of absence; and excusing absences for reasons deemed medically necessary due to the pregnancy.

House subcommittee · named March 6, 2024

• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brooke Boden (R) · brooke.boden@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Tracy Ehlert (D) · tracy.ehlert@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa ACEs 360; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Right to Life Committee; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa; Professional Educators of Iowa; Pulse Life Advocates

In plain words

1. February 8, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 8, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 22, 2023Passed the Senate, 50–0
4. March 23, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 27, 2023House subcommittee named: Hora, Collins and Ehlert
6. March 28, 2023House subcommittee named: Hora, Collins and Steckman
7. March 29, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
8. March 30, 2023Approved by the House committee
9. March 6, 2024House subcommittee named: Hora, Boden and Ehlert
10. March 12, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it