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New annual Senate civics competition for secondary school students

The Senate is establishing a yearly civics competition for high school students to boost knowledge of how the government works. This program aims to increase youth engagement in democracy and help students better identify misinformation.
Key points
Creation of an annual academic civics competition for secondary students.
Partnership with nonprofits like iCivics to design the contest and judging rules.
Acceptance of private donations to cover competition costs and prizes.
Effort to reverse the decline in national civics and history assessment scores.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_639
Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2026-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_639.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an annual academic civics competition for secondary students.
  • Partnership with nonprofits like iCivics to design the contest and judging rules.
  • Acceptance of private donations to cover competition costs and prizes.
  • Effort to reverse the decline in national civics and history assessment scores.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kim, Andy [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-13.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education