Iowa lawmakers to mandate students take Center for Intellectual Freedom classes
Iowa lawmakers are moving to require University of Iowa students to take classes at the newly-created Center for Intellectual Freedom. This decision follows a report indicating low enrollment at the center, which aims to counter perceived liberal indoctrination on college campuses. The bill now awaits the governor's approval, with Democrats urging a veto of the requirement.
- ▪Republican lawmakers added a provision to a budget bill mandating students complete six credit hours from the Center for Intellectual Freedom to graduate.
- ▪The center was created to address concerns about liberal indoctrination on college campuses and has received $1 million in funding.
- ▪Democrats argue that the requirement will increase costs for students and their families, as interest in the center's courses has been low.
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