Iowa HF845 allows school districts to offer elective social studies courses on religious scripture, subject to state board rules.

Iowa HF845 establishes course standards for elective social studies courses focusing on the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old or New Testament of the Bible. The state board of education must adopt rules for these courses, which can be offered and taught in school districts if recommended by the school improvement advisory committee and approved by the school board. The courses aim to provide knowledge of biblical content and familiarize students with the history, literary style, and influence of the scriptures.

Iowa HF845 allows school districts to offer elective social studies courses on religious scripture, subject to state board rules.

Iowa HF845 establishes course standards for elective social studies courses focusing on the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old or New Testament of the Bible. The state board of education must adopt rules for these courses, which can be offered and taught in school districts if recommended by the school improvement advisory committee and approved by the school board. The courses aim to provide knowledge of biblical content and familiarize students with the history, literary style, and influence of the scriptures.