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MS HB433
Bill
Status
2/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ashley Henley
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AI Summary
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State Board of Education shall develop objectives focusing on social studies, civics, and United States history for secondary level courses.
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Students must take an American Civics assessment identical to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization examination required by 8 USCS Section 1423, administered at no cost to students.
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Civics assessment scores shall be calculated into students' overall grades for their American Government or United States History course.
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Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, civics objectives must be incorporated into the United States History or American Government curriculum as measured by subject area tests.
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Students may retake the assessment multiple times until obtaining a passing score; State Board of Education determines the method and manner of administration.
Legislative Description
Social studies curriculum; require citizenship examination as part of U.S. History or American Government courses.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/9/2017