MO HB584

Beginning January 1, 2016, all high school students in public, charter, and private schools (except private trade schools), as well as GED candidates, must pass a basic civics test to graduate

The required test uses the same 100 questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization exam, with a passing score of at least 60 correct answers

Students may retake the test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score before receiving a diploma or GED equivalency

Removes the existing requirement that students pass an examination on the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions as a condition of graduation

Schools and the department of education must certify that students have passed the civics test to ensure compliance