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Relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and including applicability provisions
Topics:K–12 education
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 28, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2244
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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
AI summary Starting in the 2028 school year, schools in Iowa will need to teach a full unit on the United States government. This change affects school districts, charter schools, and private schools for students in grades 7 through 12. Currently, these schools are only required to teach a half unit of government instruction.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Changed since by amendment H-8076; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 21, 2026. On January 22, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 22, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Fiscal note
AI summary This bill changes requirements for school districts, charter schools, innovation zone schools, and nonpublic schools to include instruction in U.S. government and civics. The fiscal impact of this bill cannot be estimated.3
From the 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
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
8 for · 0 against · 10 undecided · Who →
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