FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Matt Commons (Republican)
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First reading: referred to Committee on Education
Jan 5, 2026
Summary
The bill would have schools administer the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam to all 8th‑grade students beginning in the 2026‑27 school year. Starting in the 2030‑31 school year, high‑school students would also take the exam, and a score of at least 70% would be required to graduate. It includes provisions for retaking the test and for waivers for certain students with individualized education programs.
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