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.

SF 322 requires all public Iowa colleges and universities offering bachelor's degrees to mandate a 3-credit survey course in American history and civil government for graduation, beginning in the 2027 academic year. The course must cover specific content like the U.S. Constitution, founding documents (including the Declaration of Independence and Federalist Papers), key Supreme Court cases, and the historical development of U.S. government. It must fulfill general education social science requirements and cannot be repeated if a student transfers to another public Iowa institution. This bill directly affects all undergraduate students at public Iowa higher education institutions seeking bachelor's degrees.