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Iowa students required to pass civics test to graduate high school under new state law

Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, it will be mandatory for ninth- through 12th-grade students to pass the exam that is taken to become a U.S. citizen to graduate. High schoolers will be required ...
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Iowa wants students to pass a civics test to graduate. Could you pass? Test yourself here

More than 800,000 people each year take a 10-question civics test to try to become a U.S. citizen. A bill passed by the Iowa House and Senate would require students in grades nine-through-12 to pass a ...
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Iowa students may soon have to take the citizenship test in order to graduate

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Iowa high school students could be required to take the same civics test that immigrants wishing to become citizens must pass. State Sen. Jesse ...
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Bill requiring civics test for Iowa students headed to governor’s desk

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Beginning with the class of 2027, Iowa students would have to take another test before they can graduate high school, if the governor signs a bill ...