Summary
The Civics Secures Democracy Act is a bipartisan proposal designed to strengthen K-12 and higher education programs focused on American history and civics. The bill would authorize $1 billion in annual federal grants over five years to help states, school districts, and non-profit organizations develop updated curricula, provide professional development for teachers, and expand access to civic learning opportunities.
For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to improve students' understanding of the U.S. government and constitutional democracy by making civics and history a higher priority in the classroom. It would also increase the frequency of national assessments in these subjects to better track student progress and provide fellowships to help diversify the workforce of civics educators. Additionally, the bill would provide funding to higher education institutions to establish academic centers focused on American political thought and history.
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