This bill creates citizenship grade standards, attendance-based grading, and a test-out option for core classes.
This bill:
- permits and establishes requirements for standardizing citizenship grades;
- allows parents to opt out of citizenship grading;
- allows attendance-based grading;
- repeals individualized attendance plans for attendance-based grading;
- creates a test-out option for core classes;
- establishes a citizenship grade scholarship program in higher education funded through voluntary tax return contributions; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Substitute #1: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Substitute #2: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Amended 2/26/2026 19:02:70: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Substitute #3: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Enrolled: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304
Substitute #4: 53G-6-206, 53G-6-806, 59-10-1304