Pennsylvania HB1373 mandates civic knowledge assessments for high school students, using the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Test.

HB1373 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania school entities to administer a civic knowledge assessment to students in grades seven through twelve starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The assessment must cover U.S. history, government, and civics. Students must achieve at least a 60% score to graduate. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Test can be used to fulfill this requirement. Students with individualized education programs are exempt if their plans specify otherwise.

Pennsylvania HB1373 mandates civic knowledge assessments for high school students, using the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Test.

HB1373 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania school entities to administer a civic knowledge assessment to students in grades seven through twelve starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The assessment must cover U.S. history, government, and civics. Students must achieve at least a 60% score to graduate. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Test can be used to fulfill this requirement. Students with individualized education programs are exempt if their plans specify otherwise.