爱荷华州立法者于2026年2月提出一项法案, 禁止在公立大学普通教育中推行教育倡议及批判性种族理论, Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill in Feb 2026 to ban DEI initiatives and critical race theory in public university general education, sparking debate over academic freedom.

Iowa House小组委员会于2026年2月推进立法,禁止多样性、公平和包容倡议以及大学普通教育要求中的关键种族理论课程,并限制教育倡议在私立学院的办公室获得国家学费补助。 Iowa House subcommittees advanced legislation in February 2026 that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and critical race theory courses from public university general education requirements and restrict DEI offices at private colleges receiving state tuition grants. 该法案在去年失败后重新提出,规定由爱荷华州执政委员会审查所有普通教育方案。 The bill, reintroduced after failing last year, mandates a review of all general education programs by the Iowa Board of Regents. Abigail Escatel是爱荷华大学博士生候选人,在超过她的时间期限并发言后被从会议中除名,引起一些立法者的批评,因此辩论愈演愈烈。 The debate intensified when Abigail Escatel, a University of Iowa doctoral candidate, was removed from a meeting after exceeding her time limit and striking a table, drawing criticism from some lawmakers. 反对者,包括学生、校友和倡导团体,都认为该法案破坏了学术自由、批判性思维和为多样化劳动力做准备。 Opponents, including students, alumni, and advocacy groups, argued the bill undermines academic freedom, critical thinking, and preparation for a diverse workforce. 董事会仍然没有决定该措施。 The board remains undecided on the measure.