Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Proposed Bill

HSB 542: A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions.

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.

Plain-language summary

HSB 542 is a proposed bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act prohibiting courses and content relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and critical race theory in general education requirements and core curricula at regents institutions. Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2487.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION.