Bill > HB320

This bill requires high school students to attain a grade of 70% or better on the 128-question civics (history and government) naturalization examination developed by the 2020 United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) in order to be eligible for a high school graduation certificate. Schools may modify the naturalization examination for students with disabilities in accordance with their individualized education programs. The bill also requires school districts to submit the results of either the locally developed competency assessment of U.S. government and civics or the USCIS test to the Department of Education by June 30 of each year. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.