BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6343: High school civics

Requiring a high school course in civics.

Summary

Beginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as "the social science that analyzes our state's and nation's democratic institutions and traditions including the rights and duties of citizens."

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6343), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to a mandatory high school civics requirement;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6343 (2025–26) Atmospheric river/tax relief · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6343 (2019–20) Child support/incarceration · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6343 (2017–18) Energy workers task force · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6343 (2015–16) Dairy farm nutrient uses · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6343 (2013–14) Gen. engineered fin fish · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6343 (2011–12) Water pollution control fee · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6343 (2009–10) WA food policy forum · Vetoed by the Governor
SB 6343 (2007–08) Sm scale mineral prospecting · Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2008