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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

Topics:K–12 education

Same legislation: HF 2548

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2548
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2548 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2548 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Schools in Iowa that teach foreign languages would be prohibited from using gender-neutral language if the language being taught uses a grammatical gender system. This rule applies to public schools, charter schools, and private schools.1

Read the official explanation

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.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 18, 2024. On January 22, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.

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

2 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 22, 2024 (2) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.11§256E.7§256F.4

How the Code works3

Lobbying

5 for · 13 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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