Iowa students will be required to pass a civics test to graduate high school under a law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds . Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the new measure makes it mandatory for ninth- through 12th-grade students to pass a test with questions from the exam people take to become U.S. citizens to receive their diploma, Reynolds announced in a May 27 news release. "Requiring high school graduates to pass the U.S. Citizenship Test ensures Iowa students are fully prepared to be responsible and engaged citizens," Reynolds said in a May 27 statement. For more on this story, tap the link in our bio. #IowaPolitics #Civics #IA #uscivics #citizenship #civicliteracy #graduation