Maryland HB57 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program to recognize students proficient in civics and civic literacy.

Maryland HB57 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program within the Department of Education. The program aims to recognize students and public schools that promote civic readiness and engagement. Local school systems participating in the program will use established guidelines to determine student proficiency in civics and civic literacy. Successful students may receive a Seal of Civic Excellence, which can be recognized on their high school diploma. The Department of Education will administer the program and develop guidelines by the 2027-2028 school year.

Maryland HB57 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program to recognize students proficient in civics and civic literacy.

Maryland HB57 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program within the Department of Education. The program aims to recognize students and public schools that promote civic readiness and engagement. Local school systems participating in the program will use established guidelines to determine student proficiency in civics and civic literacy. Successful students may receive a Seal of Civic Excellence, which can be recognized on their high school diploma. The Department of Education will administer the program and develop guidelines by the 2027-2028 school year.