A bill for an act relating to trainings and curricula regarding specific defined concepts provided by public institutions of higher education and school districts.
HF 2116 requires Iowa public schools and colleges to ensure all staff, contractors, and volunteers providing curriculum or training avoid teaching, promoting, or acting on stereotyping or scapegoating based on race, gender, or other demographic group identity. It mandates training for these individuals on the policy and prohibits using school funds, resources, or student time for any materials violating this rule. Parents, school employees, or residents can seek court orders to stop violations without proving personal harm. The bill updates existing education codes to clarify these requirements and enforcement mechanisms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Fett, Hayes and Kurth.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Education.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Samantha Fett
RRepublican
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