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MN HF358

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dean Urdahl

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Requires students beginning 9th grade in the 2024-2025 school year and later to complete a course in government and citizenship in 11th or 12th grade as part of their three and one-half social studies credits needed for graduation.

  • School districts are encouraged to offer a government and citizenship course to students beginning 9th grade in the 2020-2021 school year and later, but must offer it starting in the 2024-2025 school year.

  • The government and citizenship course may be satisfied by an advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or other rigorous course meeting the same standards.

  • Social studies graduation requirements must encompass at least United States history, geography, government and citizenship, world history, and economics.

  • The effective date of these amendments is July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Social studies requirements modified, and school districts required to offer a course in government and citizenship.

Last Action

Author added Norris

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Education Policy1/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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