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AR SB878

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, students must pass a civics test identical to the naturalization test civics portion used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to receive a high school diploma from a public school or general education diploma from a state entity.

  • Students must correctly answer at least 60 of the 100 test questions to pass.

  • Students may retake the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

  • The State Board of Education shall determine the method and manner of administering the civics test.

Legislative Description

To Require A Student To Pass The United States Citizenship Civics Test Produced By The United States Citizenship And Immigrations Services Before He Or She Receives A Diploma From A Public School Or A General Education Diploma

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/19/2015
Education3/9/2015

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