Michigan HB6012 mandates civics education in public and nonpublic schools, requiring a 1-semester course and a civics exam.

Michigan HB6012 amends the state's education law to require all public and nonpublic schools to offer a 1-semester civics course starting in the ninth grade. The course must include the form and functions of federal, state, and local governments and emphasize the rights and responsibilities of citizens. A diploma cannot be issued to a student who has not successfully completed this course. Additionally, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, students must pass the civics portion of the naturalization test with a score of at least 80 out of 128 to receive a credit.

Michigan HB6012 mandates civics education in public and nonpublic schools, requiring a 1-semester course and a civics exam.

Michigan HB6012 amends the state's education law to require all public and nonpublic schools to offer a 1-semester civics course starting in the ninth grade. The course must include the form and functions of federal, state, and local governments and emphasize the rights and responsibilities of citizens. A diploma cannot be issued to a student who has not successfully completed this course. Additionally, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, students must pass the civics portion of the naturalization test with a score of at least 80 out of 128 to receive a credit.