Bill Requiring Kansas Students to Take Civics Test Sent to Kelly’s Desk

Bill requiring Kansas students to take civics test sent to Kelly’s desk

If the bill becomes law, students will have to pass the 20-question test before graduating.

House passes bill to force civics test to graduate high school, rejects physical fitness test

TOPEKA — A requirement that Kansas high school students pass a civics test before graduation is closer to being a reality after the House gave its approval Thursday. House Bill 2412 moves to the governor’s desk after passing the House…

Legislature passes bill requiring civics exam for high school graduation

A bill requiring students enrolled in the ninth grade or above to pass a test on the principles of American civics is headed to the governor. The House voted 80-43 to pass the bill. The bill already passed the Senate 23-14. The bill, introduced by Republican state Sen. Brad Starnes of Manhattan, would require students to pass the test as a . . . SSJ This content is restricted to subscribers. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click h…