Education - Maryland High School Diploma - Civics Test Requirement
What this bill does
Requiring an individual to take a certain civics test, and achieve a passing score by correctly answering at least 60% of the questions, in order to, on or after January 1, 2023, graduate from a public high school, meet certain alternative requirements for obtaining a Maryland high school diploma, or qualify for a Maryland high school diploma by examination; requiring the State Board of Education to determine the means of providing each high school student an opportunity to take the required civics test; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Butcher, Jonathan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Thiam, Delegate Thiamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | McHale, Erin | PSSAM | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Hands, Zachary | Individual | Written (PDF) |