Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB571

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

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the state board of education's duties in connection with the core curriculum.

Impact

If passed, HSB571 will have a significant impact on educational statutes regarding graduation requirements and curricular standards across Iowa. By establishing a clear framework for the core curriculum, the bill aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their school settings, receive a consistent education that meets both state expectations and the demands of the current job market. This legislative change is intended to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in various aspects of life, inclusive of economic participation and civic engagement.

Summary

House Study Bill 571 aims to modify the responsibilities of the state board of education regarding the establishment of a core curriculum. It requires the board to adopt a comprehensive core curriculum for all students in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, specifying minimum requirements for subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies. The bill emphasizes not only foundational subjects but also the inclusion of essential skills that are necessary for success in the modern world, such as civic and health literacy, financial education, and employability skills.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding HSB571, particularly regarding the extent of state control over local educational curricula. Some educators and stakeholders could argue that the bill's mandates may limit the autonomy of local school districts to tailor their curricula to the specific needs of their communities. Additionally, debates may arise about the adequacy of resources provided by the state to effectively implement these curriculum changes and whether schools are prepared to teach the newly incorporated twenty-first century skills adequately.

Companion Bills

IA SSB3045

Related A bill for an act relating to the state board of education's duties in connection with the core curriculum.(See SF 2192.)

IA SF2192

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to the state board of education's duties in connection with the core curriculum.(Formerly SSB 3045.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3045

A bill for an act relating to the state board of education's duties in connection with the core curriculum.(See SF 2192.)

IA SF2192

A bill for an act relating to the state board of education's duties in connection with the core curriculum.(Formerly SSB 3045.)

IA SF8

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa core curriculum and to assessment and content standards for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB1076

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(See SF 391.)

IA HSB119

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to comprehensive school improvement plans, teacher librarians and guidance counselors, required days or hours of instruction in elementary and secondary schools, agreements between school districts and community colleges to teach certain courses, required courses in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools, and shared operational functions, and authorizing school districts to offer sequential units in one classroom.(See HF 327.)

IA HF2330

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents.(See HF 2544.)

IA SSB1145

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.(See SF 496.)

IA HSB222

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.

IA HF2544

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts. (Formerly HF 2330.)

IA HF513

A bill for an act relating to education, including requiring instruction related to persons with disabilities in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools in kindergarten through grade eight, modifying the responsibilities of the state board of education, and modifying provisions related to school district and accredited nonpublic school programs that are designed to eliminate harassment and bullying.

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