Requires the department of education (department), in collaboration with the commission for higher education and subject to the approval of the state board, to establish an excellence in civic engagement designation. Requires the department to develop recommendations for an excellence in civics education designation for schools. Provides that the public hearing required before a school employer and school employee may privately negotiate certain matters may take place at a regular or special meeting of the school's governing body.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Senate Bill (S): 20-24-1-4, 20-24-7-1, 20-29-6-1, 20-29-6-12
Senate Bill (S): 20-24-1-4, 20-24-7-1, 20-29-6-1, 20-29-6-12
Engrossed Senate Bill (S): 20-24-1-4, 20-24-7-1, 20-29-6-1, 20-29-6-12
Senate Bill (H): 20-24-1-4, 20-24-7-1, 20-29-6-1, 20-33-8-9
Engrossed Senate Bill (H): 5-14-1.5-2, 5-14-3-2, 20-29-6-1, 20-33-8-9
Enrolled Senate Bill (S): 20-29-6-1