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

Topics:K–12 education

Same legislation: HF 132

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2023
  3. Done: House committeeJanuary 24, 2023
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 132
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 132 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 132 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Schools that receive public funding must change how they teach United States government. Teachers will need to include a comparison of political ideas that go against the principles of freedom and democracy used to found the country. This rule applies to public schools, charter schools, and accredited private schools.1

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

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

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 18, 2023 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.11§256E.7

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 2 against · 10 undecided · Who →

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