Iowa HF791 mandates the development of age-appropriate firearm safety instruction programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Iowa HF791 requires the Department of Education to create and distribute model firearm safety instruction programs to all school districts by July 1, 2026. The program for students in kindergarten through grade six must be based on the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program, while the program for grades seven through twelve must be based on the hunter education course developed by the National Rifle Association. School districts must offer or make available these approved courses to students in grades seven through twelve and those attending nonpublic schools within the district.

Iowa HF791 mandates the development of age-appropriate firearm safety instruction programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Iowa HF791 requires the Department of Education to create and distribute model firearm safety instruction programs to all school districts by July 1, 2026. The program for students in kindergarten through grade six must be based on the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program, while the program for grades seven through twelve must be based on the hunter education course developed by the National Rifle Association. School districts must offer or make available these approved courses to students in grades seven through twelve and those attending nonpublic schools within the district.