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MN HF562

MN HF562
Social studies graduation requirement modified.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education; modifying social studies graduation requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 120B.024, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the social studies graduation requirements in Minnesota. It adds a new requirement for students starting 9th grade in the 2022-2023 school year and later to take a course in government and citizenship in either 11th or 12th grade. The bill also specifies that the social studies credits must include a combination of United States history, geography, government and citizenship, world history, and either economics or personal finance. Additionally, the bill encourages school districts to offer the government and citizenship course starting in the 2020-2021 school year, and requires them to offer the course starting in the 2022-2023 school year.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Author added Rasmusson (on 05/03/2021)

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