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Subcommittee advances amended civics requirement for college undergraduates, with exemptions and later start date
Summary
Representative Brown moved to advance an amended HB 112 that would require undergraduates to demonstrate civic competency either by passing a version of the USCIS naturalization test with a score of 70 or by successfully completing a college civics course.
Representative Brown moved to advance an amended HB 112 that would require undergraduates to demonstrate civic competency as a condition for graduation either by (a) showing proof of passing a version of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test with a score of 70 or better, or (b) successfully completing a civics course covering fundamental American documents as part of the general-education curriculum (or passing a competency test tied to that course).
The amended draft adds exemptions for exchange students, foreign nationals, military personnel on full-time active duty (and part-time service or veterans pursuant to RSA 110-D…
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