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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 require public school districts to include civics in their curriculum. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public school districts to include a civics education course as a graduation requirement for secondary school students. The course can be offered at either the secondary school or intermediate school level, at the discretion of the school district's administration, and may be incorporated into a social studies curriculum if applicable. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that all students receive a fundamental education in civics before graduating from high school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Jay Barrows (R),
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Angelo Scaccia (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/H2039 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2039.pdf |
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