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Committee hears SB 23 to add civics requirement; sponsors, iCivics and teachers urge changes to fiscal and waiver language Senate Bill 23, a proposal to require a civics graduation pathway in Alaska high schools, was presented March 18; witnesses supported project-based assessment and teacher training, while the committee asked the sponsor to work with DEED on a large fiscal note and to clarify special-education waiver language.

A new proposal in Alaska could soon make civics a graduation requirement, aiming to enhance students' understanding of democracy and civic duty.

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Committee hears Senate Bill 23 to require civics instruction and a civics assessment for high‑school graduation Senate Bill 23 would require a civics curriculum and a civics assessment or completion of a course for graduating seniors. Education groups and civic organizations testified in support; the department fiscal note lists first‑year costs and one permanent position.

Alaska could soon require high school students to master civics before graduation, igniting a debate on the future of civic education!

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Committee approves amended bill requiring civics demonstration for incoming college students, 10‑8 The committee approved HB112 as amended (amendment 3095H) to require incoming public university/community college undergraduates to demonstrate basic knowledge of American institutions via a civics course, competency assessment, or the USCIS civics test; amendment added military service and similar exemptions. Committee vote was 10‑8.

New Hampshire's committee has passed a controversial bill requiring college students to prove their civics knowledge, igniting a fierce debate on academic governance and costs.

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As Indian Americans Gain Political Clout, Civic Knowledge Still Uneven - IndiaWest Journal News As Indian Americans Gain Political Clout, Civic Knowledge Still Uneven.

As Indian Americans Gain Political Clout, Civic Knowledge Still Uneven

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The Cooperative Extension taught farmers to share knowledge for mutual benefit. MAGOFF extends this principle to civic knowledge - we all learn, we all contribute, we all benefit. #MGF #CooperativeExtension #SharedKnowledge #MutualBenefit #CivicKnowledge #WeAllBenefit

Senator Johnson advocates for Utah State University's curriculum reforms amid budget concerns Senator Johnson urges Utah State University to reform curriculum without state funding.

Utah State University is at a crossroads, as lawmakers debate the future of its curriculum amidst budget cuts and calls for educational autonomy.

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Democracy vs. Republic: In a democracy, the majority rules directly. In a republic, elected leaders uphold laws protecting individual rights, even against majority whims. #CivicKnowledge