This bill mandates that school districts in Iowa incorporate age-appropriate and grade-appropriate instruction related to the Holocaust into their educational programs for middle and high school students by the school year beginning July 1, 2026. The instruction must cover various topics, including the causes and ramifications of the Holocaust, the history of antisemitism, the role of the United States in defeating the Nazi regime, and the importance of personal responsibility and civic engagement. Additionally, the bill requires that teachers receive professional development training on Holocaust education, which will be credited toward their individual professional development plans.

The bill also establishes that the Department of Education will submit an annual report to the governor and the general assembly detailing the number of school districts that comply with the Holocaust education requirements. It clarifies that the implementation of this mandate will be funded through state school foundation aid, ensuring that no additional state funding is necessary for compliance. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that it will not infringe upon any constitutional rights or conflict with existing discrimination laws.