North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 586 — Require U.S. Civics Test in High Schools.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

52 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Senate Bill 586 include the addition of language that emphasizes the requirement for high school students to take and pass a civics test, which mirrors the civics portion of the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. Students must correctly answer at least 60% of questions to pass the course, and they are allowed to retake the test if needed. This matters because it ensures that students have a solid understanding of American civics, which is important for informed citizenship, while also providing accommodations for those with special educational needs.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 4, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 586 Short Title:
586 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45374-MT-126 (03/17) Short Title:
Senators Ballard, Tillman, and Brock (Primary Sponsors).
Senators Ballard, Tillman, Brock (Primary Sponsors);
Alexander, Krawiec, and Sanderson.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL CIVICS TEST IDENTICAL TO THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE U.S.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 5, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE A HIGH SCHOOL CIVICS TEST IDENTICAL TO THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE U.S.
… (4) The State Board of Education shall require that any high school level curriculum-based tests for the course required in subdivision (1) of this subsection developed and administered statewide beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year include questions related to the philosophical foundations of our form of government and the principles underlying the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and its amendments, and the most important of the Federalist Papers.
… (4) The State Board of Education shall require that any high school level curriculum-based tests for the course required in subdivision (1) of this subsection developed and administered statewide beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year include questions related to the philosophical foundations of our form of government and the principles underlying the *S586-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and its amendments, and the most important of the Federalist Papers.
*DRS45374-MT-126* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4a) Notwithstanding subdivision (4) of this subsection, the State Board of Education shall require at least one high school level test for the course required in subdivision (1) of this subsection administered statewide that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
(4a) Notwithstanding subdivision (4) of this subsection, the State Board of Education shall require at least one high school level test for the course required in subdivision (1) of this subsection administered statewide that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Page 2 DRS45374-MT-126 [v.8] (03/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Tillman
  • Ballard

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 586?
SB 586 is sponsored by Tillman, Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Krawiec, Brock, Ballard, and W. Ted Alexander (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 586?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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