Proposal:Civics Learning Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1387
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Civics Learning Act of 2023

This bill expands the use of American History and Civics Education—National Activities grants to prioritize innovative civics learning and teaching.

Specifically, the bill expands the allowable uses of these grants to include activities related to women's suffrage and the civil rights movement; before-, during-, and after-school activities and extracurricular activities; activities that include service learning and community service projects that are linked to school curriculum; activities that encourage and support student participation in school governance; and online and video game-based learning.

Further, the Department of Education must ensure that specified percentages of grant funds are awarded on a diverse basis to eligible entities (e.g., institutions of higher education) that serve students and teachers at elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

Bill Title

Civics Learning Act of 2023

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-03-07: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
• 2023-03-07: Introduced in House
• 2023-03-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.