Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3045

Introduced
1/11/24  
Introduced
1/11/24  

Caption

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

Impact

The proposed regulations under SSB3045 aim to ensure that students acquire essential skills necessary to thrive in contemporary society. These skills include, but are not limited to, civic literacy, health literacy, financial literacy, family life studies, and employability skills. By formalizing these requirements into state law, the bill represents a proactive approach to equipping students not just with academic knowledge, but with practical competencies that align with modern societal demands.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3045 (SSB3045) focuses on refining the responsibilities of the state board of education related to establishing a core curriculum for K-12 education in Iowa. The bill asserts the necessity for the board to develop rules that mandate a comprehensive core curriculum specifically outlining graduation requirements for students. Notably, it specifies a minimum standard of coursework including four years of English and language arts, three years of mathematics, three years of science, and three years of social studies. Beyond basic requirements, it emphasizes the necessity of integrating twenty-first century learning skills within the curriculum.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SSB3045 seem to revolve around the appropriate balance between state educational standards and local control. While supporters argue that establishing a uniform core curriculum can enhance educational quality statewide, critics may express concerns regarding the potential overreach of state authority into local educational matters. The requirement for students to meet specified curricular standards may also prompt debates about flexibility in addressing local educational needs and preferences.

Companion Bills

IA HSB571

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

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 HSB571

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

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 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 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 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 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 SSB3171

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.(See SF 2332.)

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 SSB3073

A bill for an act relating to education, including modifying provisions related to the number of area education agencies in this state, the duties and powers of area education agencies, area education agency boards of directors, the department of administrative services, the director of the department of education, the division of special education within the department of education, the services provided by area education agencies, area education agency funding, the calculation of the teacher salary supplement district cost per pupil, and minimum teacher salaries, and including transition, effective date, and applicability provisions.(See SF 2386.)

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