IL HB3918

Amends the School Code to require high school students to pass an examination on American patriotism, principles of representative government, and proper use of the American flag before receiving a diploma.

Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, the civics examination for high school students must include test questions identical to those on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test.

Students must correctly answer at least 75% of the naturalization test questions to be considered as having satisfactorily passed the examination.

Maintains existing requirements for instruction in voting methods using the Australian Ballot system and daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in all public schools and publicly-funded educational institutions.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.