Full Transcript of the Iowa English Language Reaffirmation Act
Transcribed Excerpt from the Iowa English Language Reaffirmation Act
Source-Dependent Questions
- What was the stated intent of this legislation? What were specific requirements of this law that would impact residents?
- What were the arguments used in the legislation to "reaffirm" the official language of the state as English? What, if any, connections can you make to the arguments used by Governor William Harding in his revocation of the Babel Proclamation?
- Does this law reaffirm or contradict policies outlined by Governor Robert Ray in his hearing?
Citation Information
"Iowa English Language Reaffirmation," Iowa Code, 2002. Courtesy of Iowa Legislature