IowaIowa schools can recognize graduates who excel in civics
The Department of Education sets requirements for graduates to earn a civics seal, and schools decide whether to take part.
What it does
The Department of Education runs a civics seal program for graduates who meet its requirements. Schools choose whether to take part, and the department may charge a small fee for printing and postage.
Argument forThe seal may help graduates show their civics knowledge and community involvement on a diploma or transcript.
Argument againstBecause schools choose whether to take part, some students may not have a local way to earn or display the civics seal.
More detail
The Department of Education develops and runs a civics seal program for high school graduates. The seal recognizes graduates who meet the department’s civics requirements at a participating school. The department sets minimum requirements, including knowledge of American government and participation in civic and community activities. School participation is voluntary. The department may charge a small fee for printing and postage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 1Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds.Became Law
- May 6Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.To Governor
- Mar 4Message from Senate.
- Vote recorded Shall the bill pass? Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Immediate message.
- Mar 4Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.Passed 2nd Chamber
- Mar 4Substituted for SF 2361.
- Mar 4Read first time, attached to SF 2361.Minor
- Mar 4Message from House.
- Mar 3Immediate message.
- Vote recorded Shall the bill pass? Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 3Passed House, yeas 95, nays 0.Passed 1st Chamber
- Mar 3Amendment H-8075 adopted.Major
- Mar 2Amendment H-8075 filed.Minor
- Jan 30Introduced, placed on calendar.Introduced
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