Bill > HB776

This bill modifies existing Pennsylvania public school law by establishing a new graduation requirement related to civic knowledge assessment. Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, high school students must correctly answer at least 60% of questions on a specific civic knowledge assessment in order to graduate or obtain a general equivalency diploma (GED). The bill includes an important exception for students with individualized education programs (IEPs), who may be exempt from taking the assessment or meeting the graduation requirement if their IEP specifies alternative terms. An individualized education program is a customized learning plan developed for students with disabilities to provide specialized educational support. The bill aims to ensure that high school students demonstrate a basic level of civic understanding before graduation, with the assessment serving as a standardized measure of civic knowledge. The legislation will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving schools and students time to prepare for the new requirement.

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