HF 2081: Modifying provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve by allowing instruction related to agriculture to meet a portion of the unit requirements related to science

What it does

This bill modifies provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades through in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by allowing instruction related to agriculture to meet a portion of the unit requirements related to science. The bill provides that such instruction related to agriculture may be taught through dedicated units of coursework or through units of coursework that also meet the requirements related to agriculture, food, and natural resources instruction under the career and technical education curriculum.

House subcommittee · named January 23, 2024

• Rep. Chad Ingels (R) · chad.ingels@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sue Cahill (D)
• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 11 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Cattlemen's Association; Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Iowa State Dairy Association; Iowa State Education Association; Iowa Turkey Federation; North Central Poultry Association; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 22, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 23, 2024House subcommittee named: Ingels, Cahill and Hora
3. January 25, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 8, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 12, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2465
6. February 28, 2024Withdrawn