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IA HF376

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa core standards for social studies, providing for regular review and revision of the related administrative rules, and requiring that human growth and development instruction provided by school districts include age-appropriate and research-based instruction inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health practices.


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022

Introduced Session

89th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa core standards for social studies, providing for regular review and revision of the related administrative rules, and requiring that human growth and development instruction provided by school districts include age-appropriate and research-based instruction inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health practices.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes related to the Iowa core standards for social studies and human growth and development instruction in schools. Specifically, it requires the state to review and revise the Iowa core standards for social studies to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of various populations, including Native Americans, racial/ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, immigrants/refugees, and LGBTQ individuals. It also requires that human growth and development instruction in schools include age-appropriate and research-based instruction on LGBTQ health practices, in addition to existing topics like human sexuality, self-esteem, and domestic abuse. The bill also provides for regular review and revision of the administrative rules related to the Iowa core standards for social studies.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 295. (on 02/04/2021)

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