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This bill mandates that the State Board of Education develop a civics curriculum for all public middle and high school students, which must be implemented by school districts starting in the 2027-2028 school year, with the goal of equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship in the United States' constitutional democracy. The curriculum will cover civic knowledge, including topics like the American political system, the Constitution, and the U.S. role in world affairs; intellectual and participatory civic skills, such as critical thinking and exercising rights and responsibilities; and civic dispositions, which are character traits essential for a healthy democracy, like self-reliance, personal responsibility, respect for others, and active participation in civic life, including being informed, voting, and serving on juries. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026.

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