The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to eliminate references to affirmative action in state policies, programs, and employment practices. Key deletions include the removal of affirmative action language from sections related to equal opportunity in state employment, the responsibilities of the Department of Administrative Services, and the duties of the state board of regents. The bill emphasizes a commitment to equal opportunity without affirmative action measures, thereby altering the framework for recruitment, appointment, and advancement of personnel across state agencies and educational institutions. It also modifies the qualifications for professional licensure to ensure applicants are not disqualified based on age, citizenship, sex, race, religion, marital status, or national origin, while still allowing for the collection of citizenship information.

Additionally, the bill removes the term "minority" from the Iowa academic grants for economic success program and requires the college student aid commission to submit an annual report focusing on overall participation rather than specifically on minority students. It repeals sections related to affirmative action plans and annual reporting requirements for educational institutions, as well as programs aimed at supporting minority and women educators. The criteria for the board of medicine regarding licensure applications are also modified to prioritize serving medically underserved communities instead of racial and ethnic minorities. Overall, the bill represents a significant shift in Iowa's approach to affirmative action and minority support in education and professional licensing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8A.111, 8A.402, 19B.1, 19B.2, 19B.3, 19B.4, 19B.6, 19B.11, 80B.11, 135.63, 147.3, 148.3, 256.36, 256.177, 256.183, 256.213, 256.214, 256.215, 256.216, 262.9, 542B.13, 543B.15, 544A.25, 602.1204