MN HF2631

Students must correctly answer at least 80 of 100 civics test questions to receive a high school diploma, using the standardized civics test from U.S. citizenship and immigration services as of January 1, 2015.

Schools and districts determine the form and manner of administering the civics test as part of social studies curriculum and may allow students to begin taking it in grade 7 with unlimited retakes.

Students with disabilities may be exempted from the civics test requirement if their individualized education program team determines it is inappropriate and establishes an alternative requirement.

Schools and districts cannot charge students any fees related to the civics test requirement.

The civics test requirement is effective for students graduating in the 2017-2018 school year and later, and schools must report the total number of students taking the test and passing scores to the state commissioner.