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Whitehall board approves state Seal of Civics Literacy for high‑school government course
Summary
The board voted to add the Montana Seal of Civics Literacy to the high‑school government/civics curriculum; criteria include passing the OPI/USCIS naturalization test (80%+), completing civics coursework, and either 40 hours community service or 20 hours plus the Montana Challenge Test.
The board voted to approve adding the Montana Seal of Civics Literacy to the high‑school government and civics curriculum. The program is voluntary and not a requirement for graduation; students would submit an application with evidence that they (1) completed the OPI/USCIS naturalization test with a score of 80% or higher, (2) completed the required civics coursework, and (3) either completed 40 hours of community service or 20 hours and pass the Montana Challenge Test on state history.
A board member emphasized the community benefit of required service hours: "If you think about having a class of roughly 35 to 40 kids, each completing 20 to 40 hours of community service, the impact on our community will be measurable," the presenter said. The board approved the addition after discussion of how service can be tracked and how the seal complements existing curriculum.
