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IA SSB1030
SB
AI Summary
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Requires all students in grades 9-12 at public and nonpublic schools to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization civics test as a condition of high school graduation, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
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Students must correctly answer at least 60% of the multiple choice questions on the civics assessment to achieve a passing score
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Students who fail the assessment may retake it as many times as necessary to pass
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School districts and accredited nonpublic schools are prohibited from imposing or collecting any fees for administering the civics assessment
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Individuals seeking a high school equivalency diploma (GED) must also pass the civics examination as a condition of receiving their diploma
Legislative Description
A bill for an act requiring students to pass the United States citizenship and immigration services naturalization civics test as a condition of high school graduation and high school equivalency diplomas.(See SF 369.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 369.
2/18/2025