Iowa HF520 mandates increased social studies instruction in U.S. government for high school students.
Iowa HF520 revises social studies requirements for students in grades 9 through 12. It mandates that students complete a minimum of one-half unit of U.S. government instruction, including civics, and one unit of U.S. history. This bill applies to school years starting on or after July 1, 2026.
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