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MA H222
Directing the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement
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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
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 directs the Department of Education to include a course in civics as a high school graduation requirement. The bill amends the state's education laws to mandate the successful completion of a civics course for all students to receive their high school diploma. The department is required to set guidelines for the implementation of the civics course, which must cover topics such as the composition and function of local, state, and federal government, the responsibilities and duties of American citizens, opportunities for voter participation, and exposure to current events and government officials.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
James Cantwell (D),
William Crocker (R),
Mike Day (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Mike Finn (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2306 (on 02/15/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H222 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H222.pdf |
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