Relating to the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and including effective date provisions

The task force must also organize various events, including a touring display that honors the United States presidents, and coordinate with qualified nonprofit organizations for the creation of large-scale patriotic and veteran memorial artwork. On September 17, 2026, every public elementary school, middle school, and high school must provide instruction and activities related to the Constitution of the United States. The bill requires the Iowa public broadcasting board to broadcast educational programming during the 2026 and 2027 calendar years about the United States and featuring the state-sponsored events commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The bill requires the department of administrative services, in consultation with the capitol planning commission, to authorize the placement of a monument honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the capitol complex grounds. The bill requires the department to solicit and approve an application for the monument. If more than one application is submitted, the department, in consultation with the capitol planning commission, shall approve the application that can best meet the requirements for construction and maintenance of the monument. The bill takes effect upon enactment.