This bill amends existing Iowa Code sections related to training and curricula in public institutions of higher education and school districts, specifically focusing on prohibiting the teaching or promotion of specific stereotyping and scapegoating based on demographic group membership or identity. It requires that the president, vice presidents, deans, department directors, and other administrators of public institutions ensure that all employees and contractors involved in staff or student training receive appropriate training on these requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates that school district superintendents ensure that all employees, contractors, and volunteers involved in providing curriculum or training also receive similar training.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that school districts cannot use any funds or resources to provide any curriculum or training that violates these prohibitions. It allows parents, guardians, employees, and residents to bring civil actions for injunctive relief against school districts that violate these provisions, without needing to demonstrate personal harm. The bill also includes tracking requirements for training completion and emphasizes that the quality of training must be consistent with other professional development programs provided to school district employees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 261H.8, 279.74