Iowa SSB1030 requires students to pass the U.S. citizenship civics test to graduate high school.

Iowa SSB1030 mandates that students in grades nine through twelve pass the U.S. citizenship and immigration services naturalization civics test to graduate. Starting with the school year beginning July 1, 2026, students must achieve a passing score by correctly answering at least 60% of the multiple-choice questions. Students who fail can retake the test as needed. The bill also applies this requirement to those seeking a high school equivalency diploma. It prohibits schools from charging fees for administering the test.

Iowa SSB1030 requires students to pass the U.S. citizenship civics test to graduate high school.

Iowa SSB1030 mandates that students in grades nine through twelve pass the U.S. citizenship and immigration services naturalization civics test to graduate. Starting with the school year beginning July 1, 2026, students must achieve a passing score by correctly answering at least 60% of the multiple-choice questions. Students who fail can retake the test as needed. The bill also applies this requirement to those seeking a high school equivalency diploma. It prohibits schools from charging fees for administering the test.