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MS SB2083
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Requires high school graduates and GED applicants to correctly answer at least 60 of 100 questions on the civics portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test, effective beginning the 2018-2019 school year.
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Allows local school boards to determine the method and manner of administering the civics test.
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Permits students who fail the civics test to retake it unlimited times until achieving a passing score.
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Exempts students who passed a similar test within the previous three years from the requirement.
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Provisions are subject to accommodations required by a student's individualized education program.
Legislative Description
Civics portion of Naturalization Test; require passing score for high school graduates and GED applicants.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018