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Students urge annual Civic Engagement Day to build lifelong participation
Summary
Student leaders proposed a flexible, annual Civic Engagement Day for California schools to boost civic knowledge and participation from middle through high school, recommending tiered activities, low‑cost options, and alignment with existing curricula.
Acting Chair Senator Christopher Cabaldon convened a joint hearing of the Senate and Assembly Education Committees to hear student proposals, where a Civic Education Council panel urged the Legislature to establish an annual Civic Engagement Day to increase student participation in democratic processes.
The students, including Sophie, a sophomore from Newport Mesa Unified School District, and Addie, a senior from Vista Del Lago High School, told the committees the day would be a…
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