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AlaskaSB 2334th Legislature - First Session (2025)SenateWALLET

CIVICS EDUCATION

Sponsored By: Gary Stevens (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Pass civics to get diploma

Starting with students who enter ninth grade on or after July 1, 2027, a civics pass is needed to graduate. Students must learn state-listed civics topics and either pass a one semester civics course, a civics test, or a civics project. A passing score is 70% or higher. Schools must note the pass on the transcript, and students can retake the test until they pass. Exceptions apply for transfers after grade 10 from another state, for recent out-of-state comparable passing work (within five years), and for some students with disabilities who get a waiver.

Seal for high civic readiness

Starting July 1, 2027, the Education Department creates a Seal of Civic Readiness. Students who show high civic knowledge, skills, mindset, and experiences get the seal. The seal appears on the student’s transcript and diploma.

State posts free civics materials

Starting July 1, 2027, the State Board posts a list of free civics materials on the education website. The list uses open licenses so schools can reuse and adapt them. It must cover key topics like the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions, rights, elections, Congress, and Alaska Native governments. Districts can use these to teach civics and design tests or projects.

Civics rules start July 1, 2027

This law takes effect July 1, 2027. That is when the new civics rules begin.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary Stevens

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) Moved HCS SB 23(EDC) Out of Committee

    4/13/2026House

  2. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

    4/13/2026House

  3. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

    4/13/2026House

  4. (H) FN3: (EED)

    4/13/2026House

  5. (H) DP: SCHWANKE, ELAM, DIBERT, UNDERWOOD, EISCHEID, HIMSCHOOT, STORY

    4/13/2026House

  6. (H) EDC RPT HCS(EDC) 7DP

    4/13/2026House

  7. Audio/Video

    4/13/2026House

  8. (H) Heard & Held

    4/1/2026House

  9. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

    4/1/2026House

  10. Video

    4/1/2026House

  11. (H) Heard & Held

    3/18/2026House

  12. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

    3/18/2026House

  13. Audio/Video

    3/18/2026House

  14. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): EISCHEID

    3/11/2026House

  15. (H) EDC, FIN

    3/11/2026House

  16. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

    3/11/2026House

  17. (S) VERSION: CSSB 23(FIN)

    3/9/2026Senate

  18. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

    3/9/2026Senate

  19. (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    3/9/2026Senate

  20. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

    3/9/2026Senate

  21. (S) HELD IN THIRD READING TO 3/9 CAL

    3/5/2026Senate

  22. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSSB 23(FIN)

    3/5/2026Senate

  23. (S) CRONK, KAWASAKI, WIELECHOWSKI, YUNDT

    3/4/2026Senate

  24. (S) COSPONSOR(S): TOBIN, KAUFMAN, TILTON, CLAMAN, STEDMAN, RAUSCHER, GIESSEL,

    3/4/2026Senate

  25. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 3/5 CAL

    3/4/2026Senate

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