SCH CD-CIVICS EDU COURSE
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that every public elementary school shall include in its 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curriculum, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, at least one semester of civics education. Sets forth requirements for the course content. Allows school districts to utilize private funding available for the purposes of offering civics education. Effective July 1, 2018.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 14, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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