MS SB2684

Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, high school students must earn three (3) credits in social studies: one credit in United States History, one credit in World History, one-half credit in Economics, and one-half credit in United States Government.

United States Government curriculum must include comparative discussion of political ideologies such as communism and totalitarianism that conflict with principles of freedom and democracy.

State Department of Education must develop or approve an integrated civic education curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12 that teaches students about shared rights and responsibilities, civic participation, advocacy processes, and constitutional principles.

Department must curate oral history resources called "Portraits in Patriotism" featuring personal stories of diverse individuals demonstrating civic-minded qualities, including accounts from victims of other nations' governing systems comparing them to the United States.

Local school districts and public charter schools must submit civic education curricula to the Department for approval to ensure compliance with these requirements.