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MS SB2018

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires high school students beginning in the 2019-2020 school year to correctly answer at least 60 out of 100 questions on a civics test identical to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test as a graduation requirement

  • Requires High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) applicants beginning January 1, 2021 to pass the same civics test with at least 60% correct answers

  • Allows students and applicants to retake the test unlimited times until achieving a passing score

  • Exempts individuals who have passed a similar civics test within the previous 3 years from the requirement

  • Accommodations must be made for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and local school boards determine the method and manner of test administration

Legislative Description

Civics Test; require passing score for high school graduates and high school equivalency diploma applicants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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