Maryland SB204 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program to recognize students and schools promoting civic readiness and engagement.

Maryland SB204 creates the Maryland Civic Excellence Program within the Department of Education. The program aims to recognize students and public schools that enhance civic readiness and engagement. The Department will administer the program, developing guidelines for student proficiency in civics and civic literacy by the 2027-2028 school year. Participating local school systems can award students a Seal of Civic Excellence and recognize it on their diplomas. Schools may collaborate with nonprofits, civic organizations, and higher education institutions to support the program.

Maryland SB204 establishes the Maryland Civic Excellence Program to recognize students and schools promoting civic readiness and engagement.

Maryland SB204 creates the Maryland Civic Excellence Program within the Department of Education. The program aims to recognize students and public schools that enhance civic readiness and engagement. The Department will administer the program, developing guidelines for student proficiency in civics and civic literacy by the 2027-2028 school year. Participating local school systems can award students a Seal of Civic Excellence and recognize it on their diplomas. Schools may collaborate with nonprofits, civic organizations, and higher education institutions to support the program.