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MS HB849
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Education to develop a civics curriculum for all public high schools focused on citizenship responsibilities in a constitutional democracy, with implementation in the 2023-2024 school year
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Mandates development of a home economics curriculum for public high schools covering responsible parenting, family living skills, and child development (physical, mental, emotional, and social growth)
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Requires instruction on children's care and guidance with emphasis on nutrition, emotional health, and physical health
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Requires state funding through the adequate education program and vocational education appropriation bills to employ at least one home economics instructor in each high school in every school district
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Unused appropriated funds for home economics may be redirected to other related home economics vocational purposes within the same fiscal year
Legislative Description
High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022