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MO SB271
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Silvey
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AI Summary
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Beginning January 1, 2016, all high school students in public, charter, and private schools (except private trade schools) must pass a basic civics test as a condition of graduation
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The test uses the same 100 questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam, requiring students to answer at least 60 questions correctly
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Students may retake the test unlimited times until they achieve a passing score
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School districts must adopt policies allowing waivers for students with disabilities if recommended by their IEP committee
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Removes the existing requirement that students pass an examination on the U.S. and Missouri Constitutions, replacing it with the standardized civics test
Legislative Description
Requires high school students and students seeking a high school equivalency certificate to receive a passing grade on a basic civics test
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Education Committee
3/18/2015