Iowa SF2413 mandates social studies instruction for seventh and eighth graders to include civics and U.S. government.

Iowa SF2413 amends the social studies curriculum for seventh and eighth graders to include instruction on civics and United States government. This instruction must be at least one-half semester or the equivalent in trimester or quarter terms. The bill applies to school years starting on or after July 1, 2028, affecting school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

Iowa SF2413 mandates social studies instruction for seventh and eighth graders to include civics and U.S. government.

Iowa SF2413 amends the social studies curriculum for seventh and eighth graders to include instruction on civics and United States government. This instruction must be at least one-half semester or the equivalent in trimester or quarter terms. The bill applies to school years starting on or after July 1, 2028, affecting school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.