SF 58: 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. pregnancy; allowing a student to take a leave of absence; and excusing absences for reasons deemed medically necessary due to the pregnancy.

Senate subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

• Sen. J. Taylor
• Sen. Eric Giddens (D)
• Sen. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@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. January 11, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. January 17, 2023Senate subcommittee named: J. Taylor, Giddens and Salmon
3. January 24, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 8, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 252