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. |