Civics course required for middle schools in South Carolina starting 2027-2028 school year.
The bill mandates that all middle school students in South Carolina complete a civics education unit starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This unit must include both instructional and experiential components, such as student-led civics projects. The State Board of Education is required to adopt a statewide curriculum for this civics coursework before the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also establishes the Palmetto Middle School Civics Challenge, a program to showcase student-led civics projects that promote civic engagement, citizenship, and community service.
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