Vermont H0692 mandates civics education in high school curricula to prepare students for civic duties.

Vermont H0692, the Civics Strengthens Democracy Act, requires school districts to provide civics education in grade 11 or 12, funded through state education funding. The bill emphasizes the importance of civic knowledge, skills, dispositions, and behaviors for students to participate in civic life. It mandates dedicated class time for civics, at a minimum of one quarter-semester in duration. The requirement takes effect starting in the 2027–2028 school year.

Vermont H0692 mandates civics education in high school curricula to prepare students for civic duties.

Vermont H0692, the Civics Strengthens Democracy Act, requires school districts to provide civics education in grade 11 or 12, funded through state education funding. The bill emphasizes the importance of civic knowledge, skills, dispositions, and behaviors for students to participate in civic life. It mandates dedicated class time for civics, at a minimum of one quarter-semester in duration. The requirement takes effect starting in the 2027–2028 school year.