This bill prohibits private institutions of higher education in Iowa that participate in the Iowa tuition grant program from establishing, sustaining, supporting, or staffing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices. The bill defines a diversity, equity, and inclusion office and outlines specific activities that are not considered violations of this prohibition, such as academic course instruction, research activities, and mental health services. The prohibition does not apply if otherwise mandated by federal or state law or accreditation standards.

Additionally, the bill establishes a reporting mechanism for potential violations, allowing individuals to report concerns to the attorney general. Upon receiving a report, the attorney general must notify the institution and the department of education within 15 days. The institution then has 30 days to either correct the violation or provide documentation proving that no violation occurred. Failure to comply will result in the institution's ineligibility to participate in the Iowa tuition grant program for the following academic year, although eligibility can be restored if corrective actions are taken by October 1 of that academic year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.183