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Civics education bill clears House after mixed reactions from teachers
Summary
The House approved a substituted version of SB60, requiring a civics test akin to the naturalization test for high-school graduation; sponsors called it a modest floor for civic knowledge, while some educators said it risks promoting rote memorization rather than civic engagement.
Second substitute SB60, the American Civics Education Initiative, passed the Utah House on March 12, 2015 (46 yes, 26 no) after floor debate about pedagogy and purpose. Representative Lisonbee, the House sponsor, framed the bill as a response to poor civic literacy: he said a recent audit showed many students cannot name branches of government or explain citizen participation, and proposed a simple…
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