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HF 236

A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Ingels and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would require grades 9–12 to complete one full unit of United States government instruction with civics content as part of the social studies curriculum.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 520.
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Bill Summary · HF 236

Summary of HF 236 (renumbered HF 520): Social Studies Instruction in U.S. Government for Grades 9–12

Overview

HF 236, introduced February 6, 2025, would modify social studies instruction to require students in grades 9–12 to complete at least one unit of United States government instruction as part of the social studies curriculum. The bill explicitly includes civics-related content. It applies to students in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools. The measure was reported out of committee and renumbered as HF 520 on February 20, 2025.

What the bill would do

  • Raise the minimum requirement for United States government instruction from 0.5 unit to 1.0 unit for grades 9–12.
  • Ensure this instruction is part of the social studies curriculum.
  • Include civics-related content within the United States government instruction.
  • Cover multiple school settings: traditional school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.

Key provisions

  • Minimum unit requirement: 1 unit of United States government instruction for grades 9–12.
  • Scope: Applies to social studies curricula in districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.
  • Content emphasis: Instruction related to civics is included within the government instruction requirement.
  • Status: After committee action, the bill was renumbered to HF 520.

Who is affected

  • Students: Those enrolled in grades 9–12 in the specified school types.
  • Schools: School districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools that offer social studies and government instruction.
  • Educators: Social studies and government teachers who would deliver at least one full unit of U.S. government content.

Legislative history and timeline

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025 (HF 236).
  • Subcommittee: February 11–12, 2025; recommended passage.
  • Subcommittee meeting: February 17, 2025 (House Lounge).
  • Committee action: February 17–18, 2025; recommendation for passage; vote: Yeas 20, Nays 2, Excused 1.
  • Committee report and renumbering: February 18–20, 2025; committee approved and renumbered as HF 520.

Relationship to current law

  • Current law requires a minimum of 0.5 unit of United States government instruction for grades 9–12.
  • HF 236 would increase the requirement to 1.0 unit, expanding the scope of government/civics education within the high school social studies curriculum.

Potential implications and considerations

  • Curriculum planning: Districts and schools may need to adjust course offerings and schedules to accommodate a full additional unit of government instruction.
  • Resource implications: Possible need for additional instructional time, staffing, or professional development for civics-focused content.
  • Implementation timeline: If enacted, districts would implement the increased unit requirement in accordance with state timelines (not specified in the provided text).

Sponsors

  • Primary: Moore
  • Primary co-sponsor: Ingels

Note: This summary reflects the introduced bill content and the committee actions through February 2025, including its renumbering to HF 520.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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