Relating to social studies instruction in public schools, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2023
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 24, 2023
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to social studies instruction in public schools, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools. H.F. The bill requires that the one-half unit of United States government that is required to be taught in grades through in public schools, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools shall include a comparative discussion of political ideologies that conflict with the principles of freedom and democracy that were essential to the founding of the United States.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 12, 2023. On January 18, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Steven Holt REmail
• Rep. Molly Buck D
• Rep. Heather Hora REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.11§256E.7

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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