This bill mandates the annual reporting and prohibition of antisemitism in 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. Each community college, regents institution, and public school district must also submit their own reports by September 1, which will contribute to the state board's annual report. Additionally, the state board of regents is tasked with conducting an annual review of policies related to antisemitic actions and speech at regents institutions.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear prohibition against antisemitism across all educational institutions, requiring them to treat harassment or discrimination motivated by antisemitic intent in the same manner as other forms of discrimination prohibited by state and federal law. Each institution must integrate a policy against antisemitism into their codes of conduct, ensuring compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and relevant antidiscrimination regulations. This comprehensive approach aims to address and mitigate antisemitism within educational settings in Iowa.

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