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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 12: Relating to social studies instruction in public schools, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools

Became HF 132 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

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.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 12, 2023

  • Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Molly Buck (D)
  • Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Protect My Innocence

Against: Iowa State Education Association; Iowa Talented and Gifted Association

In plain words

  1. January 11, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
  2. January 12, 2023House subcommittee named: Holt, Buck and Hora
  3. January 18, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. January 24, 2023Approved by the House committee
  5. January 26, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 132

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HF12