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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 requiring the teaching of civics in all public elementary and high schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require the teaching of civics, including the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights, as well as the Commonwealth's constitution and local history and government, in all public elementary and high schools. The bill also mandates high school civic instruction as a graduation requirement to promote civic engagement and prepare students for the duties of citizenship.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
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/H2855 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2855.pdf |
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