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April 6, 2026
Iowa court allows enforcement of school book ban and LGBTQ+ restrictions
- The Iowa appellate court has upheld a law restricting LGBTQ+ topics in K-6 education and banning specific books, reversing a lower court's temporary block.
- The law, supported by Republican lawmakers and Governor Kim Reynolds, aims to ensure age-appropriate education, according to its proponents.
- Opponents, including the Iowa State Education Association and major publishers, have been challenging the law in court since its enactment in 2023.
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- Iowa can enforce school book ban and restrictions on LBGTQ+ topicsApr 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM · AP
- Appeals court allows Iowa to enforce book bans, restrictions on LBGTQ topics in classesApr 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM · The Hill