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NJ A4493
NJ A4493Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.
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Introduced
08/10/2020
08/10/2020
In Committee
08/10/2020
08/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, each board of education must provide a United States civics course for all 11th grade students. The course must prepare students to become effective citizens, voters, and members of their communities. The course must include content on the fundamental principles and processes of democracy, and the governments of the United States, New Jersey, and counties and municipalities located in the State. The bill also provides that beginning with the 2021-2022 grade 11 class, the State Board of Education must require that the local graduation requirements adopted by a board of education include one course in United States civics, as developed pursuant to the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires all 11th grade students in New Jersey to complete a United States civics course as part of their high school graduation requirements, starting in the 2021-2022 school year. The course must cover the fundamental principles and processes of democracy, as well as the governments of the United States, New Jersey, and local counties and municipalities. This is intended to prepare students to become effective citizens, voters, and members of their communities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 08/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4493_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A4500/4493_I1.PDF |
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