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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the awarding of diplomas for civics education by the Board of Education. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to require the Board of Education to establish criteria for awarding a diploma seal for excellence in civics education. The criteria would be based on students' understanding of the state and federal constitutions, as well as the democratic model of government, and could include successful completion of history, government, and civics courses, voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities, and other related requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Jay Barrows (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2306 (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H306 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H306.pdf |
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