This bill mandates the annual reporting and prohibition of antisemitism across community colleges, regents institutions, and public school districts in Iowa. It requires the state board of education to submit a comprehensive report to the general assembly and governor by October 1 each year, detailing complaints or incidents of antisemitism from the previous academic year, along with the findings and outcomes of any investigations. Additionally, each community college, regent institution, and public school district must report to the state board of education by September 1, identifying similar incidents and their resolutions. The bill defines antisemitism in accordance with section 216F.1.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear prohibition against antisemitism within these educational institutions, mandating that they treat harassment or discrimination motivated by antisemitic intent in the same manner as other forms of discrimination prohibited by state and federal law. It requires the integration of policies against antisemitism into the codes of conduct for students, faculty, and employees, ensuring compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and relevant antidiscrimination regulations. The state board of regents is also tasked with conducting an annual review of policies related to antisemitic actions and speech at regent institutions, with findings included in the annual report.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.7, 260C.14, 262.9