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Committee clarifies 'good citizenship' instruction and extends it to charter schools in SB 88
Summary
The committee accepted language changes to Senate Bill 88 that refine the statutory wording for 'good citizenship instruction' and confirmed the requirement applies to charter schools; the measure passed the committee 6–3.
The Committee on Education refined language in Senate Bill 88 about ‘‘good citizenship instruction’’ and agreed that the instruction should apply to charter schools as well as other public school corporations.
The chair opened discussion on amendment No. 20, describing it as a slight redefinition of language so that ‘‘good citizen instruction’’ is tied to research‑based actions and economic prosperity. Representative Delaney offered a related change (amendment No. 12) to ensure the statutory language explicitly covers charter schools. Both changes were taken by consent.
The committee completed a roll call and the measure passed 6–3. The 'yes' votes included Representatives Behning, Teschka, McGuire, Davis, Ireland and Carball; Representative Cash was excused; Representatives V. Smith, Delaney and Path were recorded as 'no.'
Supporters said the clarifications simply ensure the statutory wording is clearer and that charter schools are not excluded from the instruction. The committee recorded the passage and moved on to the next item on the agenda.
Next steps: SB 88 passed the committee and will proceed in the legislative process.
