Prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 202662–27
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill requires the state board of regents (board) to establish a policy that prohibits diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related courses or course requirements, as defined in the bill, from being included in any undergraduate general education requirement or core curriculum at institutions of higher education governed by the board (institutions). The bill requires the board to establish all policies required by the bill no later than December 31, 2026. _____ requirements that include diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory-related content from the undergraduate general education requirements and core curricula.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 20, 2026. On February 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Steven C. Holt REmail
• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Ross Wilburn DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§262.100

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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