American Civics Renewal Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new group called the Commission on American Civics Renewal. This eight-person team will study how schools across the country teach students about government and history, looking for ways the federal government can help improve these lessons.
• The commission will create a recommended plan for teaching civics to everyone from elementary schoolers to college students and adults. These lessons will focus on the U.S. Constitution, how elections work, individual rights, and the history of American democracy.
• To make sure teachers are prepared, the group will also look at how teachers are trained and find the best ways to help them explain complicated government topics to their students. They will talk to experts from the National Archives and the Library of Congress to get the best information.
• Once the plan is finished, the Secretary of Education will send it to every state. While the bill doesn't force schools to use the new curriculum, it provides a clear roadmap and resources for states and local schools that want to strengthen their civics programs.
• The project is given $2 million to complete its work. The commission must submit its final recommendations within 15 months of starting and will officially end its work shortly after the report is finished.

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