Iowa HSB200 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 7-12, with model programs based on NRA courses.

Iowa HSB200 requires school districts to offer firearm safety instruction to students in grades 7-12, including those in nonpublic schools. The bill mandates the development of age-appropriate model programs by July 1, 2026, based on the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program for K-6 and the NRA hunter education course for 7-12. Instructors do not need to be licensed teachers, and courses can be held off school property. The state cost for any mandate is to be covered by school districts from state school foundation aid.

Iowa HSB200 mandates firearm safety instruction for students in grades 7-12, with model programs based on NRA courses.

Iowa HSB200 requires school districts to offer firearm safety instruction to students in grades 7-12, including those in nonpublic schools. The bill mandates the development of age-appropriate model programs by July 1, 2026, based on the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program for K-6 and the NRA hunter education course for 7-12. Instructors do not need to be licensed teachers, and courses can be held off school property. The state cost for any mandate is to be covered by school districts from state school foundation aid.