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This bill, titled the "Every Student is a Citizen Act," proposes to expand American history and civics education activities by authorizing and appropriating $40,000,000 annually for these programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The legislation specifically amends existing provisions to allow for a broader range of hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students, such as mock elections and model congresses, and includes educational components on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It also emphasizes learning about the historical participation of under-represented Americans in the democratic process, service learning projects linked to curriculum, and educational travel to government sites and historical locations. Furthermore, the bill encourages activities that foster student involvement in school governance and journalism, develop media literacy skills to critically evaluate information, promote respectful debate and problem-solving across differences, support voter registration, and incorporate online and video game-based learning. These expanded activities aim to provide well-rounded educational opportunities that prepare students for active citizenship.

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