Bill > SF2632

This bill appropriates $300,000 to the Department of Education in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 specifically for civic education grants to the YMCA Center for Youth Voice. The grant funding will support civic education programs targeting youth 18 years and younger, and will include teacher professional development, educational resources, and program support. The civic education programs must focus on two key areas: teaching students about constitutional principles and the democratic foundations of national, state, and local institutions, and instructing them about political processes and governmental structures with an emphasis on understanding constitutional government and individual rights. Any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 will remain available for use in fiscal year 2027. The bill aims to enhance young people's understanding of civic engagement and governmental systems through targeted educational programming.

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