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Iowa House Bill HF2068

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2068

Introduced
1/17/24  
Introduced
1/17/24  

Caption

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in school districts in grades nine through twelve.

Impact

If passed, HF2068 will have significant implications for educational standards and content in Iowa schools. It outlines explicit topics that must be covered in government instruction, including critical viewpoints on transgender health interventions for minors. This incorporation of contentious topics may lead to debates within the educational community over age-appropriate content and the extent of parental influence on educational matters.

Summary

House File 2068 aims to modify the social studies curriculum for high school students (grades nine through twelve) in Iowa school districts. The bill introduces specific instructional content related to key legal and social issues. Notably, it mandates education on voting laws and procedures, along with a strong emphasis on state laws regarding transgender medical interventions for minors and parental rights in education. This curricular change is designed to provoke discussion and understanding among students on various rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship and parental involvement in education systems.

Contention

The bill has already attracted varying opinions, primarily revolving around the inclusion of discussions on transgender issues and the framing of parental rights. Critics may argue that such content could encourage discrimination or stigmatization against transgender individuals. Proponents, on the other hand, claim that educating students on these matters is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of modern societal challenges. The trajectory of this bill suggests that it could polarize views on educational content and the role of state governance in local school policies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2069

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in school districts in grades nine through twelve.

IA SF2048

A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve in school districts by creating celebrate freedom week.

IA HSB587

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying the social studies curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, and modifying the responsibilities of school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools related to requiring teachers and students to sing the national anthem.

IA HF734

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.

IA HF236

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.(See HF 520.)

IA HSB173

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 851.)

IA SF525

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1158.)

IA SSB1158

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 525.)

IA HF520

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.(Formerly HF 236.)

IA HF851

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.