This bill establishes protections and accommodations for students who are pregnant or have recently given birth while attending state institutions of higher education governed by the board of regents and community colleges in Iowa. It defines "institution" to include both the educational facilities and their faculty and staff. The bill mandates that institutions provide reasonable accommodations, such as allowing students to reschedule tests, take leaves of absence, and excusing medically necessary absences due to pregnancy. It prohibits institutions from requiring students to withdraw or limit their participation in academic activities solely due to pregnancy.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific provisions for extending deadlines for examinations and degree completion, allowing up to twelve months for students to take leaves of absence, and ensuring that students can return to their programs with the same standing. It also requires the attorney general to maintain a complaint system for violations of these provisions and mandates institutions to have written policies on pregnancy discrimination. Institutions must provide training on these policies, post relevant information on their websites, and assign a staff member to oversee compliance and support for pregnant students.