118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1387Civics Learning Act of 2023

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education programs, and for other purposes.

Education
Introduced Mar 7, 2023
Last action Mar 7, 2023
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Mar 7, 2023
Education and Workforce
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands the use of American History and Civics Education—National Activities grants to prioritize innovative civics learning and teaching. Specifically, the bill expands the allowable uses of these grants to include activities related to women's suffrage and the civil rights movement; before-, during-, and after-school activities and extracurricular activities; activities that include service learning and community service projects that are linked to school curriculum; activities that encourage and support student participation in school governance; and online and video game-based learning. Further, the Department of Education must ensure that specified percentages of grant funds...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.