STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29367 / SCR115
Civic engagement is essential to our nation’s form of government. Civic education gives young people the
knowledge and background to be engaged citizens who are more likely to vote and participate in civic activities.
In recent years, many states including Utah, Georgia and Florida have strengthened their states’ civics standards
and requirements. Idaho’s civics standards are currently embedded in the state’s social studies standards.
Separating and enhancing the standards, will highlight the importance of civic education and what we want
students to know and be able to do with that education..
FISCAL NOTE
This resolution has no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The State Department of Education will be facilitating
a review of Social Studies standards this year according to the traditional cycle for review of content standards.
The creation of stand-alone civics standards will be conducted as part of this process.
Contact:
Senator Jim L. Patrick
(208) 332-1000
Sherri Ybarra, Superintendent
State Board of and State Department of Education
(208) 332-6800
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/10/2022, 8:49 AM