This bill mandates the submission of annual reports on incidents of antisemitism occurring in community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts in Iowa. Specifically, it requires the state board of education to compile and submit a comprehensive report to the general assembly and the governor by October 1 each year. This report must detail each complaint or incident of antisemitism from the previous academic year, along with the findings and outcomes of any investigations conducted. Additionally, the bill defines antisemitism as per section 216F.1.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that each community college, regents institution, and public school district must report their respective incidents of antisemitism to the state board of education by September 1 each year. The state board of regents is also tasked with conducting an annual review of policies related to antisemitic actions and speech at regents institutions, with the findings included in the annual report. This structured reporting aims to enhance accountability and awareness regarding antisemitism in educational settings across the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.7, 260C.14