Creates voluntary civics excellence seal for high school graduates

Directs the Department of Education to create a seal recognizing graduating students who show proficiency in civics, including knowledge of American government and civic participation. Participation by school districts and accredited nonpublic schools is voluntary, and the seal may appear on transcripts or diplomas.

Official title

A bill for an act establishing a seal of civics excellence program administered by the department of education to recognize student excellence in civics.(Formerly SSB 3073.)

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Where it stands

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Last action, Mar 4: Withdrawn. S.J. 469.

Votes

Senate: Senate Education Report
Feb 17 · 14–0, 2 not voting · Passed
Democrats5 yes, 0 noRepublicans9 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting
- Yes
- Absent
Yes14
Sen. Molly DonahueD · District 37
Sen. Lynn EvansR · District 3
Sen. Jesse GreenR · District 24
Sen. Kerry GruenhagenR · District 41
Sen. Mike PikeR · District 20
Sen. Herman QuirmbachD · District 25
Sen. Ken RozenboomR · District 19
Sen. Sandy SalmonR · District 29
Sen. Tom ShipleyR · District 9
Sen. Amy SinclairR · District 12
Sen. Jeff TaylorR · District 2
Sen. Sarah Trone GarriottD · District 14
Sen. Cindy WincklerD · District 49
Sen. Mike ZimmerD · District 35
Absent2
Sen. Julian GarrettR · District 11
Sen. Tim KraayenbrinkR · District 4

History

Withdrawn. S.J. 469.Senate · Mar 4
HF 2231 substituted. S.J. 468.Senate · Mar 4
Attached to HF 2231. S.J. 460.Senate · Mar 4
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 307.Senate · Feb 17
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 303.Senate · Feb 17