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
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- 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
Prime sponsor: Hans Zeiger (R-25)
8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 5668 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5668 (2025–26) Newborn screening additions
- SB 5668 (2023–24) Small districts/skill center
- SB 5668 (2021–22) Gas companies
- SB 5668 (2019–20) Tow truck operator auctions
- SB 5668 (2015–16) Voting rights
- SB 5668 (2013–14) Peace officers/removal
- SB 5668 (2011–12) Public agency attorney dues
- SB 5668 (2009–10) Used manufac & mobile homes