A4739 — Requires new civics instruction in middle and high schools, requires school districts to use DOE's curriculum guidelines for civics; and requires DOE to provide funding to enhance civics instruction.

A4739 — Requires new civics instruction in middle and high schools, requires school districts to use DOE's curriculum guidelines for civics; and requires DOE to provide funding to enhance civics instruction. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law to require specific civics education in public schools. It mandates that, starting with the 2018-2019 grade nine class, local graduation requirements must include at…Open in Informed Citizenry