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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on civic education in Pennsylvania, motivated by declining civic engagement and low levels of civic knowledge among Americans. The study will examine the current state of civic education, including an assessment of how schools are currently meeting the requirements of Act 35 of 2018, which mandates civics assessments for students in grades 7-12. The resolution requires the commission to analyze high-quality civic education programs from other states, investigate methods for improving source and media literacy, and develop recommendations for increasing student civic engagement. The study must explore how to more effectively measure students' understanding of civics across three key pillars: knowledge, skills, and action. The Joint State Government Commission is required to produce a detailed report within 18 months, which will be submitted to the Senate and House Education Committee leaders, with the ultimate goal of helping Pennsylvania become a national leader in civic education, particularly in preparation for the United States' 250th anniversary celebration in 2026.

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