arrow_back Back to App

Strengthening Constitution and Civics Education in Community Schools.

This bill aims to increase the focus on civics education in elementary and secondary schools. It mandates that federally funded American history and civics programs must include detailed instruction on the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. This ensures future generations receive structured knowledge about their fundamental rights and governmental structure.
Key points
Mandatory teaching of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in federally funded civics education programs.
Programs must focus on improving student achievement in history, civics, and geography.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2775
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CIVICS Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2775.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory teaching of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in federally funded civics education programs.
  • Programs must focus on improving student achievement in history, civics, and geography.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Education