A848

Requires 11th grade students to complete civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A848 requires 11th grade students to complete a civics course as part of high school graduation requirements.

New Jersey A848 mandates that starting in the 2021-2022 school year, every board of education must offer a civics course for all 11th grade students. This course aims to prepare students to become effective citizens, voters, and community members. The curriculum must cover the fundamental principles and processes of democracy, the roles of municipal, county, and state governments in New Jersey, the meaning and types of citizenship, the role and significance of the Electoral College, and any other relevant civics topics deemed appropriate by the board of education.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee