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IA HSB594
SB
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education
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AI Summary
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Increases required United States government instruction from one-half unit to one full unit for students in grades 9-12 as part of the five units of social studies requirements.
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U.S. government instruction must include study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, with an assessment of student knowledge on these documents.
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Voting procedure instruction continues to be required, covering voting statutes, voter registration, use of paper ballots and voting systems, and absentee ballot procedures.
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Requirements apply to school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
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Takes effect for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2244.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2244.
1/30/2026