Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.

This bill requires all 11th-grade students in New Jersey public schools to complete a United States civics course as part of their high school graduation requirements, starting with the 2023-2024 school year. The course must cover fundamental principles of democracy, the U.S. government, New Jersey state government, and local county/municipal governments. School districts must ensure this civics course is included in their graduation requirements, and the content must prepare students to become informed citizens, voters, and community members. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.