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IA HF2544
A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts. (Formerly HF 2330.)
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Introduced Session
90th General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.
AI Summary
This bill modifies provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requires education related to the Holocaust for students and teachers in school districts. Specifically, the bill expands the social studies curriculum to include more detailed instruction on civics, U.S. history, and western civilization, as well as requiring institutions of higher education to administer a civic literacy examination and provide remedial courses if students do not pass. The bill also mandates that school districts incorporate age-appropriate Holocaust education into their curriculum and provide related professional development for teachers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (H)
Last Action
Fiscal note. (on 03/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF2544 |
| Fiscal Note - Iowa History Initiative | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1447507.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGR/90/attachments/HF2544.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/HF2544.html |
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