Bill > HF2372

This bill establishes a voluntary Minnesota Civic Seal designation for high school students to recognize and encourage civic engagement and education. The seal will be awarded to students who meet specific criteria, including completing advanced civics coursework, participating in a civic project-based assessment, engaging in at least one civic activity outside the classroom (such as voting in a student election or attending a public meeting), and demonstrating civic dispositions like respect for diverse perspectives. The Minnesota Department of Education will convene a working group to develop the specific criteria, ensuring the requirements are broad and accessible to students from all backgrounds and regions, without requiring personal financial expenditure or participation in specific programs. School districts and charter schools can voluntarily opt into the program, and if they do, they must provide information about the seal, maintain records of students who earn it, and affix the insignia to diplomas and transcripts of qualifying students. The civic seal will be available starting in the 2026-2027 academic year for students graduating in 2027 and later, with the goal of promoting active participation in democratic institutions and recognizing students' civic knowledge and skills.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2372&ssn=0&y=2025