Iowa HF402 mandates a survey course in American history and civil government for baccalaureate degree completion at public higher education.

Iowa HF402 requires public institutions of higher education to establish a survey course in American history and civil government as a requirement for baccalaureate degree completion, starting in the academic year of 2027. The course will cover topics such as American institutions and ideals, the principles of the U.S. republican form of government, and landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases. Students must read foundational documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

Iowa HF402 mandates a survey course in American history and civil government for baccalaureate degree completion at public higher education.

Iowa HF402 requires public institutions of higher education to establish a survey course in American history and civil government as a requirement for baccalaureate degree completion, starting in the academic year of 2027. The course will cover topics such as American institutions and ideals, the principles of the U.S. republican form of government, and landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases. Students must read foundational documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.