Senate File 288 establishes protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant students at institutions of higher education governed by the state board of regents or community colleges in Iowa. The bill defines "reasonable accommodations" to include measures such as rescheduling tests, allowing leaves of absence, and excusing medically necessary absences due to pregnancy. It prohibits institutions from requiring pregnant students to take leaves of absence or withdraw from programs solely due to their pregnancy and mandates that institutions provide additional time for examinations and degree completion, as mutually agreed upon by the student and the institution.

Additionally, the bill requires institutions to maintain a written policy on pregnancy discrimination, provide training to faculty and staff, and post information about the protections afforded to pregnant students on their websites. It also designates an office within the institution, separate from Title IX compliance, to oversee pregnancy and parenting support, ensuring that students have access to relevant resources and information. The provisions of this section do not apply to students in relation to their employment by the institution.