Strengthening Civics Education Act

This bill would require the national student test known as the National Assessment of Educational Progress to assess civics and history in grades 4, 8, and 12 at least once every 2 years, with results reported for every State. It would change an existing federal grant program for colleges so grants are awarded at least once every 3 years, allow partnerships between colleges and nonprofit groups to apply, and add topics such as American political thought and the global impact of American representative democracy. Grants could also support teacher preparation, work with local school districts, and open educational resources. Within 1 year, the Department of Education would create a public website listing federal civics-related scholarships and fellowships for students and teachers.

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Sponsors

• Christopher A. Coons Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors