Washington SB5637 mandates a half-credit civics course for high school students, focusing on media literacy and civic engagement.

Washington SB5637 requires high schools to offer a mandatory half-credit civics course, emphasizing media literacy and civic engagement. The course must cover federal, state, tribal, and local government structures, constitutional rights and responsibilities, current issues, and electoral processes. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the curriculum will also include voter registration processes, critical engagement with online information, and tools for initiating policy change.

Washington SB5637 mandates a half-credit civics course for high school students, focusing on media literacy and civic engagement.

Washington SB5637 requires high schools to offer a mandatory half-credit civics course, emphasizing media literacy and civic engagement. The course must cover federal, state, tribal, and local government structures, constitutional rights and responsibilities, current issues, and electoral processes. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the curriculum will also include voter registration processes, critical engagement with online information, and tools for initiating policy change.