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SB 1444 - Schools; American civics education

Tracking Level: Neutral
Sponsor: Kimberly Yee (R)
Last Action: 5/15/2018 - Chapter 289
Senate Committee: Rules
House Committee: Rules
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Under current law, a high school student must complete 3 credits in social studies to graduate. These 3 credits must be in American history, which includes Arizona history; in world history/geography; ½ credit in American government, which includes Arizona government; and ½ credit in economics. 

Provisions: 

This bill requires that SBE include American civics education in the academic standards for social studies, and requires ADE to develop a five-year pilot program for 9-12th graders that enhances the focus on American civics education in participating schools. Directs the program to begin in the 2019 school year and allows both district and charter schools to volunteer to participate for five consecutive years. 

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Summary:

Schools; American civics education

Title:

Schools; American civics education

Introduction Date:

Tuesday, January 30, 2018