Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.
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Overview
This bill requires all 11th-grade students in New Jersey to complete a civics course as part of their high school graduation requirements. The course will focus on preparing students to be active and informed citizens, voters, and community members. It will cover topics such as democratic principles, levels of government in New Jersey, different forms of citizenship, and the Electoral College. Local school boards will be responsible for implementing this requirement and ensuring the course content aligns with the bill’s guidelines.
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