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MS SB2686
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Mississippi Civic Literacy Act requiring public schools to teach the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation beginning in the 2021-2022 school year
- Directs the State Department of Education to develop specific curriculum content and teacher training by July 1, 2021
- Requires the State Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Governor and Education Committee Chairs beginning January 1, 2022, describing the effectiveness of the civic literacy courses
- Establishes legislative findings that knowledge of founding documents and national principles is essential for students as future guardians of American heritage and participants in governance
Legislative Description
Mississippi Civic Literacy Act; enact.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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