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HF 2286

Adopts South Dakota social studies standards and bans inquiry-based learning

Makes South Dakota's social studies standards Iowa's only K-12 social studies standards and bars schools from using action civics, inquiry-based learning, or political indoctrination. Requires three years of social studies for graduation and changes the high school equivalency diploma civics test.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies curriculum, core curriculum, graduation requirements, area education agencies, and high school equivalency diplomas, and including transition provisions and effective date and applicability provisions.

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. House
  4. Senate
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 5: Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 211.

History

  • Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 211.House · Feb 5