HF 236: Relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve

What it does

This bill relates to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades through 12. The bill requires students enrolled in grades through in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to complete a minimum of one unit of United States government instruction as part of the social studies curriculum. The bill provides that the United States government instruction shall include instruction related to civics. Under current law, students enrolled in grades through in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are required to complete a minimum of one-half unit of United States government instruction.

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2025

• Rep. Thomas Jay Moore (R) · tom.moore@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Matson (D) · heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Inspired Life; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Professional Educators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 11, 2025House subcommittee named: Moore, T., Henderson and Matson
3. February 17, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2025Committee vote: 20–2
6. February 20, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 520