MD HB1157 | 2021 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous HB284

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-08 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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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Title

Education - Maryland High School Diploma - Civics Test Requirement

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-08HouseHearing 2/17 at 1:30 p.m.
2021-02-08HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means

Same As/Similar To

HB284 (Carry Over) 2020-01-21 - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Education7205.5(n/a)See Bill Text
Labor and Employment11807(n/a)See Bill Text
Labor and Employment11808(n/a)See Bill Text

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