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OK SB358
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Susan Paddack
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AI Summary
Bill Summary: SB358
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Requires the State Board of Education to adopt curricular standards for civics education in Oklahoma public schools.
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Mandates that students in 6th and 8th grades complete at least a one-semester civics course beginning in the 2012-2013 school year.
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Sets a 70% minimum passing score on end-of-instruction assessments developed by individual school districts.
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Specifies required civics course content including federal/state/local government roles, legislative/executive/judicial branch structures, and historic documents such as the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2011, with emergency declaration for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
An act relating to school curriculum; requiring civics education in certain grades; allowing for development of certain assessments. Codification. Effective date. Emergency.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/8/2011