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SF 2121

Adds civics and government instruction to grades 7 through 12 social studies

This bill expands civics and United States government lessons in social studies for students in grades 7 through 12 at public, nonpublic, charter and innovation zone schools. It also raises the required United States government course in grades 9 through 12 from one-half unit to one full unit. The changes apply to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2028.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to social studies instruction provided to students enrolled in grades seven through twelve, and including applicability provisions.(See SF 2413.)

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Senate
  4. House
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 19: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2413. S.J. 334.

On these agendas

  • Education CommitteeFeb 18

    meeting Bills for consideration SF2175 - Green w/amendment (4) SSB3146 - Green SF2121 - Green w/amendment SF2212 - Pike SSB3170 - Evans SJR2008 - Evans SF2119 - Evan

  • Education CommitteeFeb 11

    for consideration SF2010 -Green SF2063 - Salmon SF2094 - Gruenhagen w/Amendment SF2121 - Green SF172 - Taylor W/Amendment SF2062 - Salmon SF510 - Salmon SF516 - Taylo

History

  • Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2413. S.J. 334.Senate · Feb 19
  • Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Feb 4
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 1:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.Senate · Feb 3
  • Subcommittee: Green, Taylor, and Zimmer. S.J. 190.Senate · Feb 3
  • Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 144.Senate · Jan 27