AL HB153

Requires students beginning with the 2018-2019 school year to correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions on a civics test identical to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test civics portion to graduate from high school or obtain a high school equivalency diploma.

Local boards of education determine the method and manner of test administration, and students who fail may retake the test unlimited times until achieving a passing score.

Schools must document successful completion of the civics test on student transcripts.

Special education students age 18 and older are exempt from the passing score requirement unless learning at grade-appropriate levels and the civics test is specifically required by their individualized education program.

State Board of Education shall promulgate necessary rules for implementation, with the act becoming effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.