This bill amends existing provisions regarding world language instruction in Iowa, specifically for grades 9 through 12. It introduces a prohibition against incorporating gender-neutral language into world language instruction if the language being taught has a grammatical gender system. The bill modifies Section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph f, to include new language that explicitly states that world language instruction shall not alter the language to incorporate gender-neutral terms.

Additionally, the bill adds a new subparagraph to Section 256E.7, subsection 2, and a new paragraph to Section 256F.4, both reinforcing the requirement to comply with the prohibition against gender-neutral language in world languages with grammatical gender systems. These changes apply to school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, ensuring consistency in language instruction across educational institutions in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.11, 256E.7