A bill for an act relating to affirmative action and equal opportunity requirements for state and certain educational entities.

This bill updates Iowa's equal opportunity and affirmative action policies for state employment and educational institutions. It requires state agencies (excluding the Board of Regents and its institutions) and the Board of Regents (for universities) to implement specific programs, including data collection, staff training, and annual reporting on workforce diversity efforts. School districts, area education agencies, and community colleges must also adopt similar policies to ensure equal employment access without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. The Department of Administrative Services oversees compliance and reports annually to the governor and legislature on progress. These changes aim to strengthen existing requirements rather than create new programs.