Iowa’s governor has signed a law that forbids teaching that the United States is systemically or fundamentally racist or sexist.

The ban applies to public schools, colleges and universities as well as government agencies that have diversity training. The bill does not mention a concept called “critical race theory” — but in a written statement Governor Kim Reynolds did — and Reynolds said she was glad to sign the bill and promote learning rather than the discriminatory indoctrination she says is embedded in critical race theory.

The Governor  approved a new law that forbids groups like political parties, unions and campaign organizations from having paid staff or volunteers collect and mail absentee ballots for voters. There are also new restrictions as to which Iowans may help another Iowan return their absentee ballot to the county auditor’s office.

Governor Reynolds approved seven separate budget bills yesterday as well. One bill provides a 21 million dollar spending boost to the state prison system. The move comes after two Anamosa prison employees were beaten to death in the prison infirmary.