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IA SF2413
IA SF2413A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven and eight, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 2121.)
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven and eight. Current law requires that the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in grades seven and eight include instruction related to civics. The bill requires that the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in grades seven and eight also include instruction related to United States government. The instruction related to civics and United States government must be at least one-half semester, or the trimester or quarter equivalent. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill requires that social studies instruction for students in grades seven and eight in Iowa schools, including public school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, must include instruction on civics and United States government. This combined instruction must be at least one-half of a semester, or its equivalent in a trimester or quarter system, and this change will take effect for school years starting on or after July 1, 2028.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 334. (on 02/19/2026)
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=SF2413 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2413.html |
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