Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 classes
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An appeals court has allowed Iowa to enforce a law restricting teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ topics in kindergarten through sixth grade and banning certain books in libraries and classrooms. The law, which was first approved in 2023, has been the subject of a back-and-forth battle in the courts, with opponents arguing it is overly broad and infringes on First Amendment rights.
Iowa can enforce a law that restricts teachers from talking about LGBTQ+ topics with students in kindergarten through the sixth grade. The law also bans some books in libraries and classrooms. The decision was made by an appellate court, which vacated a lower court judge's temporary blocks on the law. The law was first approved by Republican majorities in the Iowa House and Senate and GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds in 2023. Opponents argue the law is overly broad and infringes on First Amendment rights. The cases will continue in the district court while the law is in effect.
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