Iowa Regents Push Back Approval of Proposed Diversity, Race Theory Policy

Iowa Board of Regents puts off finalizing its diversity, equity, inclusion policy

The policy was supposed to come before the board during next week's meeting. However, on Tuesday, board president Sherry Bates said the amount of feedback members received is delaying that.

Iowa Board of Regents pulls controversial DEI teachings requirement from consideration at next board meeting - The Daily Iowan

The Iowa Board of Regents will no longer consider the second reading of a draft board policy that would have banned the required courses that have “substantial content that conveys” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and Critical Race Theory. The policy mimics a proposed Iowa bill that did not gain enough traction to become law this session. The regents negotiated with Iowa lawmakers last spring to bring many of their proposals through …

Regents delay vote to ban substantial DEI content in UI, ISU, UNI courses - Radio Iowa

The Board of Regents is postponing its vote on a policy to ban Iowa, Iowa State and UNI from requiring students take courses with “substantial content” related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion or Critical Race Theory. The board was scheduled to discuss the policy at its meeting next week, but Board of Regents president Sherry […]

Iowa Regents push back approval of proposed diversity, race theory policy

The Iowa Board of Regents has decided to postpone its decision on proposed policy changes related to diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory teachings in college classrooms after hearing concerns from constituents. Board President Sherry Bates released an…

Iowa Board of Regents to delay vote on banning DEI requirements

Hunter 07/23/25 The Iowa Board of Regents say they’ve heard concerns from faculty, staff, students and the public about a proposed policy to ban diversity equity and inclusion and critical race theory requirements for majors, minors and certificates. As a result, they’re tabling the vote this month to review the feedback. Board President Sherry Bates said the board will identify a future meeting to consider the issue. The Gazette reports the pro…

Federal appeals court upholds Arkansas ban on Critical Race Theory in classrooms – altnews.org

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in public