Relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and including applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
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   Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 3, 202670–26
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2244 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2244 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to social studies instruction, including H.F. _____ instruction in United States government. The bill requires school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to offer and teach one unit of United States government instruction as part of the required five units of social studies instruction in grades through 12. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028. Under current law, school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are required to offer and teach one-half unit of United States government instruction as part of the required five units of social studies instruction in grades through 12.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8076; see Amendments. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 21, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Bob Henderson REmail
• Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley REmail
• Rep. Angel Ramirez DEmail

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Fiscal note

The introduced version of House File 2244 required a Fiscal Note that included an undetermined fiscal impact. House File 2244 was amended by the House on March 3, 2026, and the Bill no longer requires a Fiscal Note. /s/ Jennifer Acton March 5, 2026 Doc ID 1602065 The Fiscal Note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code.

• High School Social Studies Curricula, Government · March 5, 2026
• High School Social Studies Curricula, Government · March 2, 2026

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§256.11§256E.7§256F.4

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Family tree

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