Vermont S0221 proposes a comprehensive civic education program for K-12 students, including mandatory civics courses and project-based assessments.

Vermont S0221, the Civics Strengthens Democracy Act, mandates civic education in Vermont's public schools, emphasizing project-based assessments and recognition for students, schools, and districts. The bill requires a one-semester civics course in middle school and a full-year course in high school, with project-based assessments as an alternative to traditional exams. It also establishes a recognition program for schools and districts excelling in civic education and creates a Civics Education Special Fund to support these efforts.

Vermont S0221 proposes a comprehensive civic education program for K-12 students, including mandatory civics courses and project-based assessments.

Vermont S0221, the Civics Strengthens Democracy Act, mandates civic education in Vermont's public schools, emphasizing project-based assessments and recognition for students, schools, and districts. The bill requires a one-semester civics course in middle school and a full-year course in high school, with project-based assessments as an alternative to traditional exams. It also establishes a recognition program for schools and districts excelling in civic education and creates a Civics Education Special Fund to support these efforts.