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SB30 • 2025

required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria

required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria

Education
Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara and Feyen, cosponsored by Representatives Nedweski, Behnke, Dittrich, Donovan, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, O'Connor, Steffen, Tusler, Vos, Wichgers and Melotik
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Education
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-02-24 Sen.

    Fiscal estimate received

  3. 2025-02-12 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Wanggaard , Cabral-Guevara and Feyen ; cosponsored by Representatives Nedweski , Behnke , Dittrich , Donovan , Gundrum , Knodl , Kreibich , Murphy , O'Connor , Steffen , Tusler , Vos , Wichgers and Melotik

  4. 2025-02-12 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Education

Official Summary Text

required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria
Status: S - Education