Bill > HF734

This bill requires students in grades 9-12 across various school types (including school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools) to complete one full unit of United States government instruction, which is an increase from the current half-unit requirement. The instruction must comprehensively cover several key areas: voting statutes and procedures, voter registration requirements, ballot types and election processes, absentee voting methods, a study of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (including an assessment of student knowledge), and broader civics instruction. Additionally, the bill ensures that charter schools and innovation zone schools will be held to the same United States government instruction standards as traditional school districts. By expanding the government instruction requirement, the bill aims to enhance students' understanding of civic processes, democratic participation, and constitutional principles, potentially preparing students to be more informed and engaged citizens.

Education

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF734