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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE

2021 Assembly BILL 563

September 15, 2021 - Introduced by Representatives Vos, Rozar, Armstrong, Born, Dittrich, Duchow, James, Knodl, Kuglitsch, Loudenbeck, Magnafici, Moses, Novak, Penterman, Plumer, Snyder, Steffen, Summerfield, Tauchen, Tusler, Wichgers, Wittke and Zimmerman, cosponsored by Senators Bernier, Darling, Petrowski, Wanggaard and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Education.

AB563,1,5 An Act to amend 118.33 (1) (a) 1. b.; and to create 115.28 (66), 118.165 (3), 118.40 (2r) (b) 2. m., 118.40 (2x) (b) 2. m. and 121.02 (1) (L) 9. of the statutes; relating to: required instruction in civic education in the elementary and high school grades; high school graduation requirements; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau

This bill requires the state superintendent of public instruction to promulgate rules to develop a model curriculum and instructional materials for grades kindergarten to 12 on civic education to prepare pupils to be civically responsible and knowledgeable adults. The model curriculum and instructional materials must be designed to assist pupils in developing all of the following:

1. An understanding of pupils' shared rights and responsibilities as residents of this state and the United States and of the founding principles of the United States.

2. A sense of civic pride and desire to participate regularly with government at the local, state, and federal levels.