Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HF2271: A BILL FOR An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction.
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
A BILL FOR An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 6190YH (1) jda/jh H.F. 2271 Section 1. Section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph f, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: f. Two sequential units of one world language, which may include American sign language. The world language instruction shall not alter the world language to incorporate gender-neutral language if the world language being offered and taught utilizes a grammatical gender system. Sec. 2. Section 256E.7, subsection 2, paragraph h, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: NEW SUBPARAGRAPH. (4) The educational standards established in section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph "f", related to the prohibition against incorporating gender-neutral language into world language instruction if the world language being taught utilizes a grammatical gender system. Sec. 3. Section 256F.4, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH. 0s. Be subject to and comply with the requirements of section 256.11, subsection 5, paragraph "f", relating to the prohibition against incorporating gender-neutral language into world language instruction if the world language being taught utilizes a grammatical gender system in the same manner as a school district. EXPLANATION The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation's …
Sponsors
- Bill Gustoff (R, 40) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 201 .
Subjects: education, languages, schools, curricula
Common questions
- What is HF2271?
- HF2271 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction.
- What does HF2271 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act modifying provisions related to world language instruction.
- What is the status of HF2271?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 201 . (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF2271?
- Bill Gustoff (R, 40).
- Where is the official record for HF2271?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2271&ga=91
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