BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5668: Civics education

Expanding civics education in public schools.

Summary

  • 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 from across the state. Makes appropriations from the general fund to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for purposes of this act.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Hans Zeiger (R-25)
Introduced
February 2, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1896
Budget
Makes appropriations

AN ACT Relating to the expansion of civics education in public schools;

Sponsors

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5668 in other sessions

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