Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB746

Introduced
2/16/26  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to summative testing in schools and the educational program provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve.(See HF 2670.)

Impact

The modifications proposed in HSB746 could significantly alter current educational practices within the state. By setting new requirements for summative assessments aligned with Iowa standards, the bill seeks to enhance accountability in educational outcomes. Additionally, changes to the health curriculum, such as inclusion of physical fitness, nutrition, and personal health topics, are aimed at fostering holistic development for students. Important provisions regarding compliance with state mandates ensure that school districts adhere to the requirements without requiring additional state funding, potentially streamlining educational expenditures and operational procedures.

Summary

House Study Bill 746 (HSB746) introduces various modifications to the educational framework within Iowa, particularly concerning the assessment and curriculum standards for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The bill mandates the state board of education to establish core academic indicators and requires assessments in mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies at specified grade levels. These measures aim to ensure that the educational outcomes align with state and national standards, ultimately seeking to better prepare students for their future endeavors in both higher education and career paths.

Contention

While supporters of HSB746 argue that these updates will strengthen Iowa's educational system and ensure students are better prepared for future challenges, critics may raise concerns about the reduction of certain educational practices and guidelines previously established for inclusivity and equity in the curriculum. Some provisions, such as those that weaken advisory groups and eliminate requirements for multicultural and gender-fair education, could spark debates about the balance between standardization and local control in educational settings. These discussions about HSB746 reflect a broader dialogue regarding education's role in addressing contemporary societal needs.

Companion Bills

IA HF2670

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to summative testing in schools and the educational program provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 746.) Effective date: 07/01/2026 Applicability date: 07/01/2027

Previously Filed As

IA HF2670

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to summative testing in schools and the educational program provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 746.) Effective date: 07/01/2026 Applicability date: 07/01/2027

IA HSB173

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 851.)

IA SSB1158

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 525.)

IA SF525

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1158.)

IA HF851

A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)

IA HF253

A bill for an act relating to computer science instruction, including by modifying provisions related to the graduation requirements, the computer science instruction provided by students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, computer science instruction endorsements and authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners, and the computer science professional development incentive fund.

IA SF2224

A bill for an act relating to computer science education, including by modifying provisions related to standards for computer science education, the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and practitioner preparation programs, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3050.)

IA HF2510

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents. (Formerly HSB 714.)

IA HSB714

A bill for an act relating to education, including by modifying provisions related to the social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades one through twelve and the educational programs provided by the institutions of higher education under the control of the state board of regents, and requiring education related to the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.(See HF 2510.)

IA SF2121

A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 2413.)

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