Increased funding for civics education and democratic history in schools.
This Act renames and expands a federal grant program for higher education, transforming it into the American Civics Education Program to boost funding for teaching American political thought, democratic history, and civic participation. Citizens can expect their children to benefit from improved curricula and better-trained teachers in elementary and secondary schools, as funds are required to be used for collaboration with local schools. The goal is to enhance students' understanding of the principles of American government and society.
Key points
The higher education grant program is broadened to focus on civics education, including the role of representative democracy and methods of political engagement.
Federal funds must be used to train elementary and secondary school teachers in US history and political thought, aiming to improve the quality of instruction in public schools.
Colleges can now partner with nonprofit organizations, and funds may be used to create free, open educational resources (OER).
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