Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 138: A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 138 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach. Primary sponsor: Dennis Guth (Republican), Sandy Salmon (Republican), Doug Campbell (Republican), Lynn Evans (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 510.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Guth | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Sandy Salmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Doug Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lynn Evans | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 510.
- Subcommittee recommends passage.
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/13/2025 8:00AM Room 315.
- Subcommittee: Salmon, Campbell, and Trone Garriott.
- Introduced, referred to Education.