StateIowa

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.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONEnacted

HF 2231 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minimal administrative costs covered by nominal fees.

Risks

  • Small administrative overhead for participating schools.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Encourages student engagement in civic activities.
  • Provides official recognition for educational achievement.

Risks

  • Potential for disparate participation rates across different school districts.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Effectiveness depends on how 'excellence' and 'civic activities' are defined by the department.

Limitation

Implementation depends on Department of Education guidelines not yet fully defined.

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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