A bill for an act establishing completion of a course on American history and civil government as a requirement for the completion of a baccalaureate degree program at a public institution of higher education.

This bill requires all students at Iowa public colleges pursuing a bachelor's degree to complete a mandatory 3-credit survey course in American history and civil government starting in the 2027 academic year. The course must cover foundational U.S. government principles, historical development of republican institutions, key founding documents (like the Constitution and Declaration of Independence), landmark Supreme Court cases, and comparative government systems. It specifies required readings including the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail," and ensures the course fulfills social science general education requirements. Students transferring between Iowa public institutions will not need to repeat the course.