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 time allowances for examinations and degree completion, granting up to twelve months for students to take exams or complete their degrees after the originally scheduled dates, unless a longer period is medically necessary. It also requires the Iowa office of civil rights to maintain a system for investigating complaints related to pregnancy accommodations and to forward founded complaints to the U.S. Department of Education. Institutions are required to maintain written policies on pregnancy discrimination, provide training, and post information about the protections available to pregnant students on their websites. Furthermore, they must designate an office responsible for overseeing compliance with these provisions and supporting pregnant students and student parents.