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SSB 3073

Creates a voluntary civics seal for high school graduates

The Department of Education must set requirements and create a civics seal for students who show civics proficiency, including knowledge of American government and civic activities. Qualifying graduates receive the seal on their diploma and transcript; schools and nonpublic schools may choose whether to take part.

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.(See SF 2361.)

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Where it stands

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

Last action, Feb 16: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2361.

On these agendas

  • Education CommitteeFeb 16

    Bills for consideration SF2116 - Evans w/amendment SF2143 - Taylor w/amendment SSB3073 - Green w/amendment SSB3108 - Evans Any other bills for consideration Adjourn

History

  • Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2361.Senate · Feb 16
  • Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.Senate · Feb 9
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 4:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.Senate · Feb 5
  • Subcommittee: Green, Taylor, and Winckler.Senate · Feb 3
  • Introduced, referred to Education.Senate · Jan 26
  • By COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONSenate · Jan 26