91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 520: Relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and including applicability provisions
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
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. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Rep. Chad Ingels (R), Rep. Thomas Jay Moore (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against
For: Inspired Life; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Professional Educators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa
In plain words
- February 20, 2025Filed in the House
- April 3, 2025Sent to the House Education committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF520