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IA HF2244
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Requires students in grades 7-12 to complete one full unit of civics and United States government, increased from the previous one-half unit requirement
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Mandates civics instruction include voting procedures, voter registration requirements, paper ballot and voting system use, and absentee ballot processes
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Requires study of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, along with an assessment of student knowledge of these founding documents
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Extends social studies curriculum requirements under section 256.11 to charter schools (256F) and innovation zone schools (256E), requiring compliance in the same manner as traditional school districts
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Applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 594.)
Last Action
Read first time, attached to SF 2413. S.J. 460.
3/4/2026