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AlaskaSB 2334th Legislature - Second Session (2026)SenateWALLET

CIVICS EDUCATION

Sponsored By: Gary Stevens (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Free online civics lessons from state

Beginning July 1, 2027, the State Board posts and updates free civics materials online. Schools and students can use these open resources for lessons, tests, and projects. Topics include founding documents, federalism, branches of government, rights and liberties, the Alaska and U.S. Constitutions, parties and elections, Congress, domestic and foreign policy, international relations, global systems (including Alaska Native governance), and major issues facing governments.

Seal of civic readiness on diplomas

Beginning July 1, 2027, the Department recognizes students with strong civics by adding a Seal of Civic Readiness to transcripts and diplomas. The seal marks high civic knowledge, skills, mindset, and experiences.

Civics required to earn a diploma

Beginning July 1, 2027, students who enter 9th grade must meet a civics requirement to graduate. Schools must teach the listed civics topics, and students must pass a one‑semester civics course, a civics test, or a civics project. A passing score is 70% or higher on the course, test, or project. Schools must note a passing result on the transcript, and students may retake the civics test until they pass. A school may still issue a diploma if the student transferred to Alaska after grade 10 from another state, proved equivalent civics work within the last five years, or received a disability waiver.

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) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

    5/16/2026House

  2. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

    5/12/2026House

  3. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

    5/12/2026House

  4. Audio/Video

    5/12/2026House

  5. (H) Heard & Held

    5/8/2026House

  6. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

    5/8/2026House

  7. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Please Note Time Change --

    5/8/2026House

  8. (H) FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519

    5/8/2026House

  9. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): STAPP

    5/8/2026House

  10. Audio/Video

    5/8/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

  13. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

    4/13/2026House

  14. (H) FN3: (EED)

    4/13/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

  17. Audio/Video

    4/13/2026House

  18. (H) Heard & Held

    4/1/2026House

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

    4/1/2026House

  20. Video

    4/1/2026House

  21. (H) Heard & Held

    3/18/2026House

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

    3/18/2026House

  23. Audio/Video

    3/18/2026House

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

    3/11/2026House

  25. (H) EDC, FIN

    3/11/2026House

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