HB 1896-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Creates the expanded civics education teacher training program within the office of the superintendent of public instruction to provide for the selection of a team of qualified social studies teachers, and when appropriate, civics education specialists, from across the state.

Requires each school district to offer a one-half credit stand-alone course in civics as an elective course to high school students in the district.

Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to select two school districts to serve as demonstration sites for enhanced civics education.