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In 2018, Iowa enacted , now . 

SF 274 Summary

SF 274 requires institutions to adopt policies similar to the , prohibits the use of “free speech zones,” and provides protections for student organizations.

Key Provisions

• Requires state Board of Regents and the board of directors of each community college to adopt policies similar to the ;
• Eliminates “free speech zones” at public institutions of higher education in the state; 
• Protects student organizations by ensuring public colleges and universities cannot deny “benefits or privileges based on the viewpoint of a student organization or the expression of the viewpoint of a student organization”; 
• Ensures colleges and universities do not discriminate against student organizations that require that leaders of the organization agree to and support the organization’s beliefs; and
• Allows people whose expressive rights are protected by the bill to file a complaint with the governing body of a public college or university.

FIRE Commentary

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