CA AR113

Urges the State Board of Education to consider the value of civics education and ensure civics education instruction is required for California high school graduation

Notes that while Education Code Section 51225.3 already requires a one-semester course in American government and civics, no assessment exists to determine students' understanding of civic learning

Identifies disparities in access to high-quality civic education across California students based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status

Cites that only one in four Americans can name the three branches of government, underscoring the need for improved civics education

References that the State Board of Education will review and adopt revised History-Social Science Framework guidance in 2024, providing an opportunity to strengthen civics requirements