SSB 3073: Establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics

What it does

This bill establishes a seal of excellence program to recognize students graduating from high school who have demonstrated proficiency in civics. The bill directs the department of education to develop and administer the program. The department shall determine the minimum requirements necessary for a student to obtain a civics seal, including knowledge of American government and participation in civic and community activities. The department must produce a civic seal, which may include a sticker for a student’s transcript or a certificate.

Senate subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: Alliance for Civic Education of Iowa; Disability Consulting, LC; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa State Education Association; League of Women Voters of Iowa; Professional Educators of Iowa; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; and 2 more

In plain words

1. January 26, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. February 3, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Green, Taylor and Winckler
3. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 16, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2361