A bill for an act relating to general education requirements, core curricula, other functions of regents institutions, and including applicability provisions.

SF 2232, the "Increasing Civic Proficiency in Higher Education Act," requires Iowa's regents institutions (like the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa) to mandate that undergraduate students complete introductory survey courses in American history and American government, each worth at least three credit hours, as part of their general education requirements. These courses must cover all American history and government and fulfill social sciences or humanities requirements, applying to students starting at these institutions in academic years beginning July 1, 2028, while exempting three-year degree programs. The bill also directs three university centers to annually designate qualifying courses, host ongoing lecture and debate series promoting civil dialogue on American republic issues, and submit annual reports to state officials. This legislation directly affects undergraduate students and regents institutions by embedding specific civic education requirements into graduation criteria.