DES MOINES, Iowa —

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on Tuesday that imposes restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across all cities, counties, K-12 public schools and community colleges, prohibiting the use of state funds for DEI offices or staff members dedicated to DEI work.

The law provides an extensive definition of DEI and makes it illegal to participate in or promote related activities. The list of DEI concepts includes cultural appropriation, allyship, transgender ideology, microaggressions, social justice and gender theory, among others.

It also bans schools and local governments from promoting policies and procedures that encourage preferential treatment or provide special benefits based on race, color or ethnicity.

The law is set to take ef

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