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Requiring an individual to take a certain civics test, and achieve a passing score by correctly answering at least 60% of the questions, in order to, on or after January 1, 2023, graduate from a public high school, meet certain alternative requirements for obtaining a Maryland high school diploma, or qualify for a Maryland high school diploma by examination; requiring the State Board of Education to determine the means of providing each high school student an opportunity to take the required civics test; etc.

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Introduced in a prior session as: HB0284 Session: 2020 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2021

Bill imposes a local government mandate which is a directive in a bill requiring a local government unit to perform a task or assume a responsibility that has a discernible fiscal impact on the local government unit

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/08/2021 Legislative Date 2/08/2021 Action First Reading Ways and Means Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/08/2021 Legislative Date 2/08/2021 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Education - Maryland High School Diploma - Civics Test Requirement Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/08/2021	2/08/2021	First Reading Ways and Means
House	2/08/2021	2/08/2021	Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m.
			Text - First - Education - Maryland High School Diploma - Civics Test Requirement

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