HF 2544: Requiring annual reports on and the prohibition of antisemitism in community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts

What it does

This bill requires annual reports on, and the prohibition of, antisemitism. The bill requires the state board of education to submit an annual report to the general assembly and governor by October of each year, identifying each complaint or incident of antisemitism that occurred during the prior academic year at each community college, institution of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and public school district. The bill requires the report to include the findings and outcomes of any investigations conducted.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

• Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley (R) · steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Angel Ramirez (D) · angel.ramirez@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: David R. Adelman; Episcopal Diocese of Iowa; Governor's Office; Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Board of Regents; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa State Education Association; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee · as HSB 646
2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Bradley, Johnson, C. and Ramirez · as HSB 646
3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as HSB 646
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 646
5. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 17–6 · as HSB 646
6. February 16, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2544 · as HSB 646