A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve, and including applicability provisions.

Summary

The bill expands Iowa’s social studies standards to require at least a half‑semester of civics and U.S. government instruction in grades 7 and 8, and raises the required U.S. government content to one full unit for grades 9‑12. It applies to public school districts, accredited non‑public schools, charter schools and innovation zone schools beginning with the 2028‑29 school year.

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