The bill amends Section 262.9 of the Code of Iowa by adding a new subsection that mandates the state board of regents to require each institution of higher education under its control to adopt a policy that prohibits land acknowledgments. This prohibition applies to the institution as a whole, as well as to any department or unit within the institution. However, the bill specifies that this prohibition does not extend to discussions that occur in classroom or research settings, nor does it apply to statements made by individuals who are not speaking in an official capacity on behalf of the institution.

In summary, the legislation aims to restrict formal land acknowledgment practices at regents institutions while allowing for academic discourse and personal expression in non-official contexts. The intent is to create a clear policy framework regarding land acknowledgments within higher education institutions in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 262.9