Midwest · IA
Iowa
Draft research · Evidence tier B
Iowa maintains an enterprise web-accessibility standard; older published language uses WCAG 2.0 while current federal implementation requires WCAG 2.1 AA.
Initial research category: State enterprise web-accessibility standard
Structured draft values
At a glance
Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.
- Enacted state law
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingEnterprise administrative standard — Active, but version alignment should be confirmed.
- Mandatory state policy
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingEnterprise administrative standard — Active, but version alignment should be confirmed.
- WCAG requirement
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingPublished enterprise materials have used WCAG 2.0 A/AA; current implementation should reflect WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Government websites
- Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wordingYes
- Mobile applications
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II; state-specific standard needs update/verification
- Electronic documents and PDFs
- Partial
The initial research describes partial coverage or authority.
Original research wordingPartial
- Software, systems, and other ICT
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Accessible procurement
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Education accessibility
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingUnclear
- Local-government relevance
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II applies.
- Funding and implementation
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingNot verified.
- Enforcement and accountability
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingEnterprise governance; public enforcement not verified.
Authority research
Laws, policies, and standards
Primary authority named in the draft
State of Iowa Enterprise Web Accessibility Standard and current technology guidance.
Instrument type
Enterprise administrative standard
Current policy status wording
Active, but version alignment should be confirmed.
Technical standard wording
Published enterprise materials have used WCAG 2.0 A/AA; current implementation should reflect WCAG 2.1 AA.
Research notes
Implementation and accountability
Funding and implementation
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability
Enterprise governance; public enforcement not verified.
Responsible entities named in the draft
Iowa Department of Management / Division of Information Technology.
Named people or policy architects
No single architect verified.
Clearly labeled analysis
Strengths and research gaps
Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength
Longstanding central standard.
Unanswered questions and cautions
Potential conflict between old WCAG 2.0 materials and current WCAG 2.1 obligations; apps, procurement, audits, and reporting.
Evidence trail
Official and supporting source leads
Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.
- ocio.iowa.gov/standardsResponded at last check
Current official standards index retrieved and reviewed; it continues to list Website Accessibility as a Standard.
- section508.gov/manage/laws-and-policies/stateResponded at last check
The Phase 0 reachability check received a successful response; authority, currency, accessibility, and claim support remain unverified.