Committee hears proposal to align civics instruction rule with statute

Mar 4, 2026

Staff presented a rule change to align curriculum language with statutory updates (cited as section 59 29 to 1 20 a), including removing the phrase 'including the study of and devotion to American institutions and ideals.' The committee noted the House has reviewed the regulation and the department is evaluating other proposed changes.

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Staff member (S1) told the committee the amendment would bring the regulation into step with recent statutory changes, citing "section 59 29 to 1 20 a" and saying the rule would drop the phrase "including the study of and devotion to American institutions and ideals." S1 said the change is intended to "align with that 26 of 2021."

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