HSB 587: HSB 587

What it does

This bill relates to education, including by modifying the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades through in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and modifying the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to requiring teachers and students to sing the national anthem. _____ instruction related to the words and music of the national anthem, the meaning and history of the national anthem, the object and principles of the government of the United States, the sacrifices made by the founders of the United States, the important contributions made by all who have served in the armed forces of the United States since the founding, and how to love, honor, and respect the national anthem.

House subcommittee · named January 18, 2024

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sue Cahill (D)
• Rep. Phil Thompson (R)

Lobbying · 1 for, 7 against

For: Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition

Against: Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Action Fund; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Safe Schools; Iowa State Education Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 18, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. January 18, 2024House subcommittee named: Stone, Cahill, Thompson and P
3. January 24, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it