Iowa Code § 261J.2: Diversity, equity, and inclusion office prohibited.

A public institution of higher education shall not, except as otherwise provided by federal or state law or accreditation standards, do any of the following:

1. Establish or maintain a diversity, equity, and inclusion office.

2. Hire or assign an employee of the public institution of higher education, or contract with a third party, to perform duties of a diversity, equity, or inclusion office.

3. Compel, require, induce, or solicit any person to provide a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, or give preferential consideration to any person based on the provisions of a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement.