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MS SB2065

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Mississippi high school students to correctly answer at least 80% of the 100-question U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services civics test as a condition for graduation

  • Students may take the test any time after enrolling in Grade 11 and may repeat it up to three times to achieve the required 80% proficiency

  • Applies to public school students and those pursuing a GED, but students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) may be exempted

  • Mandates the U.S. History curriculum and Mississippi Subject Area Test include historical knowledge from the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 to the present, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year

  • Prohibits the State Department of Education and school districts from charging any fees related to the civics test requirement

Legislative Description

United States Citizenship Test; require as a condition for high school graduation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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