AK SB23

Requires the State Board of Education to develop a statewide comparative government and civics curriculum, civics assessment, and project-based assessment using free publicly available resources

Mandates completion of one semester of civics education and a passing score (70% or higher) on either a civics assessment or project-based assessment as a graduation requirement for secondary school students

Curriculum must cover 14 topics including U.S. founding history, federalism, the three branches of government, civil liberties, Alaska and U.S. Constitutions, political parties, elections, foreign and domestic policy, and comparative government systems including Alaska Native governance

Students with disabilities may receive a waiver, and transfer students who entered after grade 10 or completed state history in another state are exempt from requirements

Creates a "seal of civic readiness" to be affixed to transcripts and diplomas for students demonstrating high proficiency; effective date is July 1, 2027, applying to students entering 9th grade on or after that date