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SB 745: American government and civics: curriculum guide: State Seal of Civic Engagement.
What SB 745 does, verified December 6, 2025
The bill aims to improve civics education in California by requiring a one-year course in American government and civics. This course will cover fundamentals on federal, state, and local government, as well as specified information relating to voting. The state department of education will work with county offices of education to develop a curriculum guide for the course. The successful completion of this course will satisfy certain criteria adopted by the state board for awarding the state seal of civic engagement.
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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Aug. 29, 2025 | August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 07, 2025 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 2). |