HF 2060: Modifying provisions related to world language instruction in grades nine through twelve by prohibiting the incorporation of gender-neutral language when the world language being taught utilizes a grammatical gender system

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to world language instruction in grades through in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by prohibiting the incorporation of gender-neutral language when the world language being taught utilizes a grammatical gender system.

House subcommittee · named January 18, 2024

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 13 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Professional Educators of Iowa; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation; VALOR Iowa

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Safe Schools; Iowa State Education Association; Mensana Wellness Solutions; One Iowa; One Iowa Action; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; and 1 more

In plain words

1. January 17, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 18, 2024House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Matson and Stone
3. January 22, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 13, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2548