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MN HF1602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dean Urdahl

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Requires one credit in civics in either 11th or 12th grade as a mandatory high school graduation requirement for students beginning 9th grade in 2011-2012 school year and later
  • Removes "government and citizenship" as a specific social studies requirement and replaces it with the civics credit requirement
  • Maintains the total social studies requirement at three and one-half credits, including the new civics credit plus other courses covering United States history, geography, world history, and economics
  • Applies to Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 120B.024, subdivision 1, amending high school graduation requirements

Legislative Description

Civics class required for high school graduation.

Last Action

Author added Pugh.

3/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Education Innovation Policy2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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