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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
Relative to requiring the teaching of civics in all public elementary and high schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that civics, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights, be taught in all public elementary and high schools. Additionally, it mandates that public high schools teach the Massachusetts Constitution and local history and government. The bill emphasizes that this civics instruction is intended to foster civic engagement and prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship, making it a graduation requirement for all high school students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4591 (on 08/29/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H407 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H407 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H407.pdf |
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