A bill for an act prohibiting private institutions of higher education that participate in the Iowa tuition grant program from establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion offices.

This bill prohibits private colleges and universities in Iowa that participate in the state's tuition grant program from establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices. It defines a DEI office as any unit creating or promoting policies related to race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation, but excludes legal compliance offices, academic departments, student recruitment, and student organizations. Institutions failing to comply risk losing eligibility for the tuition grant program starting the next academic year, with a 30-day window to correct violations or provide documentation. The law explicitly allows DEI-related activities that align with federal or state law, accreditation standards, or academic instruction.