This bill amends the requirements for social studies instruction in Iowa for students in grades nine through twelve. It mandates that school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools provide one full unit of United States government instruction as part of the five required units of social studies. This is an increase from the current requirement of only one-half unit. The bill also specifies that the United States government instruction must include topics such as voting statutes and procedures, voter registration requirements, and the study of the Constitution.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that ensure compliance with these educational standards across various types of schools. It establishes that the educational standards related to United States government instruction will apply uniformly to all school types, including charter and innovation zone schools. The changes outlined in this bill will take effect for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.11, 256E.7