MN SF2974

Students must correctly answer at least 80 of 100 questions on a civics test based on the U.S. citizenship and immigration services naturalization test to receive a high school diploma, effective for students graduating in 2017-2018 school year and later.

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 the test in grade 7 with unlimited retakes until passing.

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

No fees may be charged to students by the commissioner, public schools, or school districts for civics test administration.

School performance reports must track and report the total number of students by grade taking the civics test and the number of students by grade who correctly answered at least 80 questions.