The bill mandates that the Kansas State Board of Education develop a social studies curriculum that includes instruction on the negative impacts of communist, fascist, and socialist regimes and ideologies for students in non-elementary grades, as designated by each school district. Additionally, it requires all accredited high school students to pass an American civics examination to graduate. The examination will consist of 20 multiple-choice questions similar to those used in U.S. citizenship tests, with a passing score set at 80%.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 72-3217 to clarify the requirements for accredited schools regarding instruction in civil government, U.S. history, and patriotism. It also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 72-3217. The new provisions will take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-3217
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}: 72-3217
As Amended by House Committee: 72-3217