Relating to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve

This bill relates to social studies instruction, including instruction in United States government, provided to students enrolled in grades through 12. The bill requires students enrolled in grades through in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to complete a minimum of one unit of United States government instruction as part of the social studies curriculum. The bill provides that the United States government instruction shall include instruction related to civics. Under current law, students enrolled in grades through in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are required to complete a minimum of one-half unit of United States government instruction.