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Crete Public Schools outlines American civics plan, cites LB 399 and state statute
Summary
District staff described how Crete Public Schools is meeting state civics requirements under LB 399 and statute 79-7-24, detailing student activities used this year and plans to align curriculum with forthcoming state standards.
Crete Public Schools officials described the district’s plan to meet state civics requirements during a public hearing at the May 12 board meeting.
Dr. Hayek, a district staff member who presented the plan, said the discussion was driven by LB 399 and Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-7-24 and the district’s responsibility “to ensure that our youth are given the opportunity to become competent, responsible, patriotic, and civil citizens.” She said the statute requires two public meetings (one with public comment) and that social studies curriculum be aligned with current standards; the district is working from the 2019 standards while the Nebraska Department of Education updates social studies…
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