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MA H307
MA H307Directing the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to direct the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. Education.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all high school students must successfully complete a civics course to graduate, requiring the Department of Education to establish guidelines for school districts on how to implement this new requirement. The civics course must cover the structure and function of local, state, and federal governments, the responsibilities and duties of American citizens, opportunities for voter participation, and an understanding of current events and government officials. The Department of Education is also directed to create the necessary regulations by May 1, 2015, so that this new graduation requirement can take effect in the subsequent school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Jay Barrows (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Ruth Balser (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Gloria Fox (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Ellen Story (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4591 (on 08/29/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H307 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H307 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H307.pdf |
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