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Committee clarifies civics-test requirement and district alternate path under HB 397
Summary
Members read state language on civics testing and discussed House Bill 397 language allowing the district to establish an alternate path demonstrating that a student met civics standards; staff said the district will decide administration and transcript documentation.
Chair read the draft language requiring that all secondary students must pass the civics test or follow an alternate path established by the district. A staff member cited House Bill 397 and read the linked language: "an alternate path established by the local school district or charter school that shows the student has met the standards." The group discussed how the district will document compliance and whether the pilot/test materials have been provided to the district.
Staff clarified that the district will determine the method and manner of administering the civics test and that the result will be documented on the student's transcript as meeting the state's civics and government standard. Committee members asked for clearer timing language (the draft referenced implementation beginning with the 2027–28 school year) and for a written description of what an acceptable district alternate path would include for the board to review before final adoption.
