AK HB168

Requires the State Board of Education to develop a statewide comparative government and civics curriculum, a 100-question civics assessment drawn from the U.S. naturalization exam, and a project-based assessment

Mandates students complete one semester of comparative government/civics and pass either the civics assessment or project-based assessment (70% minimum score) to receive a high school diploma

Curriculum must cover 14 topics including U.S. founding history, federalism, the three branches of government, civil liberties, the Alaska and U.S. Constitutions, elections, foreign policy, and comparative government systems including those used by Alaska Natives

Provides exemptions for students with disabilities (via waiver), transfer students entering after grade 10, and students who completed a state history course in another state

Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to students entering 9th grade on or after that date; creates a "seal of civic readiness" recognition for students demonstrating high proficiency