# Iowa HF 2231: A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics. (Formerly HSB 558.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Iowa HF 2231, A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics. (Formerly HSB 558.) Effective date: 07/01/2026., is a 91st General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION; status signed, last action 2026-06-01 (Signed by Governor.); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: Iowa HF 2231
- State: Iowa
- Session: 91st General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics. (Formerly HSB 558.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-30
- Last action: 2026-06-01, Signed by Governor.
- Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (140 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New civics honors for Iowa graduates: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, Iowa high school graduates can earn a Seal of Civics Excellence at participating schools. The Iowa Department of Education sets requirements, including knowledge of American government and participation in civic and community activities. School districts and accredited nonpu…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Passed Senate | pass | 45 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Passed House | pass | 95 | 0 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-06-01: Signed by Governor. (House)
- 2026-05-06: Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. (House)
- 2026-03-04: Message from Senate. (House)
- 2026-03-04: Immediate message. (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0. (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Substituted for SF 2361. (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Read first time, attached to SF 2361. (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Message from House. (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Immediate message. (House)
- 2026-03-03: Passed House, yeas 95, nays 0. (House)
- 2026-03-03: Amendment H-8075 adopted. (House)
- 2026-03-02: Amendment H-8075 filed. (House)
- 2026-01-30: Introduced, placed on calendar. (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced: [PDF](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/HF2231.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGE/91/HF2231.pdf)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/HF2231.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGE/91/HF2231.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IA-HF2231-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-18).