In September of 2024, 17 states pushed back against Becerra’s addition of gender dysphoria to Section 504 with a lawsuit. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined the lawsuit that month.

Section 504 helps ensure students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.. Iowa joined the lawsuit related to the law late last year. It accuses the administration of ...

A lawsuit by 17 states, including Iowa, asks a federal judge to rule Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 unconstitutional and issue permanent injunctive relief, meaning protections under ...

A petition with 1,200 signatures has been delivered to Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, urging her to withdraw from a federal lawsuit challenging changes to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Opinion: The critical role of Section 504 to Iowa’s future. Chris Espersen. Apr. 13, 2025 5:00 am, Updated: Apr. 14, 2025 8:48 am. Heather Sievers and her daughter Rowan, 2024 (Photo submitted).

Brenna Bird's legal action could hurt thousands of Iowans with disabilities | Opinion The argument that Section 504 “unconstitutionally” restricts the state of Iowa is one that should terrify us.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird had a similar message in her statement on Thursday, promising “I always have and always will protect Section 504 accommodations for Iowans who need them ...

Iowa AG says lawsuit over Section 504 is suspended. KCCI - Des Moines Videos. Thu, February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM UTC. Iowa AG says lawsuit over Section 504 is suspended. Advertisement.

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office told the Des Moines Register that the lawsuit does not seek to demolish Section 504 as a whole. KSAT reached out to Paxton for clarification on his intent.

However, critics worry that the lawsuit could lead to Section 504 being repealed altogether. Bird has filed a status report with the court, claiming no one’s 504 plans are being changed or removed.

Why is Iowa, other states suing the federal government over this change? The rule change was made to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of ...