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IA HF236
IA HF236A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve.(See HF 520.)
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. The bill requires students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to complete a minimum of one unit of United States government instruction as part of the social studies curriculum. The bill provides that the United States government instruction shall include instruction related to civics. Under current law, students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are required to complete a minimum of one-half unit of United States government instruction.
AI Summary
This bill enhances social studies instruction requirements for high school students (grades 9-12) in Iowa by increasing the mandated United States government instruction from one-half to one full unit. The expanded instruction must now comprehensively cover voting procedures, including statutes, registration requirements, ballot types, and absentee voting processes. Additionally, the bill requires students to study the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, including an assessment of their knowledge about these foundational documents. The legislation also introduces a new requirement for civics instruction, which will focus on teaching students about the roles and responsibilities of citizens in society and in state and local governments. The bill applies these new requirements not only to school districts, but also to accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive approach to government and civics education across different types of educational institutions. By expanding the depth and breadth of government instruction, the bill aims to better prepare students for active and informed citizenship.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 520. (on 02/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF236 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF236.html |
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