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PA HB776

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, students must score at least 60% on the civic knowledge assessment to graduate from high school or obtain a GED
  • Amends Section 1605.1 of the Public School Code of 1949 to add a passing score requirement to the existing civic knowledge assessment
  • Students with individualized education programs (IEPs) may be exempted from taking the assessment or meeting the graduation requirement if their IEP indicates otherwise
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge.

Last Action

Referred to Education

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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