AL SB32

Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, students must correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions on a civics test to complete the required government course for high school graduation.

The civics test uses the 100 questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test as of February 1, 2017, administered in multiple choice format.

Students who fail the civics test may retake it multiple times until achieving a passing score, with results documented on the student's transcript.

Special education students age 18 or older are exempt from the passing score requirement unless learning at grade-level in a specific academic area with civics passing required by their individualized education program.

The chief school administrator may waive the requirement for good cause, including when a student has failed the test twice but maintains a passing grade in government.