91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 2413: Relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven and eight, 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 provided to students enrolled in grades seven and eight. Current law requires that the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in grades seven and eight include instruction related to civics. The bill requires that the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools in grades seven and eight also include instruction related to United States government. The instruction related to civics and United States government must be at least one-half semester, or the trimester or quarter equivalent. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.
Sponsors
Sen. Lynn Evans (R)
Cost
See the 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 1602…
Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against
For: Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa; Disability Consulting, LC; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa; VALOR Iowa
In plain words
- February 19, 2026Filed in the Senate
- February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate 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/SF2413