American History Achievement Act

The American History Achievement Act (S. 860) would require the federal government to conduct national tests of student knowledge in U.S. history at least once every four years for students in grades 4, 8, and 12. Additionally, the bill would establish a pilot program to test the U.S. history and civics proficiency of 8th and 12th graders in at least ten different states across the country. The goal of this legislation is to provide more frequent and detailed data on how well American students understand their nation’s history and the workings of its government.