ID S1238

Students may satisfy Idaho's state civics and government standards through successful completion of the civics test, participation in a course in United States government and politics with an associated college credit-bearing examination, or an alternate path established by their local school district or charter school.

The state department of education shall make available funding for high quality professional development in advanced high school civics or government courses, including those with college credit-bearing examinations, subject to appropriated funds; allowable expenses include summer institutes and workshops to prepare teachers.

Students seeking flexible schedules must complete the civics test requirement in section 33-1602, Idaho Code, in addition to other existing requirements including economics credit, government credits, and a senior project.

Students seeking early graduation must complete the civics test requirement in section 33-1602, Idaho Code, in addition to other existing requirements including economics credit, government credits, and a senior project.

School districts or public charter schools must grant high school diplomas to students who are eligible and opt for early graduation under these provisions.