Expands social studies curriculum to include civics and U.S. government instruction for grades 7-12.

This bill modifies the social studies curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12. It mandates that instruction in civics and U.S. government be included for students in grades 7 and 8, and for grades 9 through 12, it increases the requirement from one-half unit to one unit. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.

Expands social studies curriculum to include civics and U.S. government instruction for grades 7-12.

This bill modifies the social studies curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12. It mandates that instruction in civics and U.S. government be included for students in grades 7 and 8, and for grades 9 through 12, it increases the requirement from one-half unit to one unit. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.