Senators Coons and Cornyn introduce bipartisan civics education bill
A proposal called the Strengthening Civics Education Act aims to boost civics and history instruction in schools nationwide.
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What happened
U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas introduced the Strengthening Civics Education Act. The bill would strengthen civics and history education in schools across the country. In Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, the proposed legislation is seen as a way to take an idea already used at the local high school to a wider audience.
Why it matters
The bill would apply to schools across the country. It would also open a wider path for a local civics practice in Egg Harbor Township.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 10:29 AM ET: Egg Harbor Township students' civics work is linked to proposed legislation
- Oct 14, 9:13 AM ET: Senators Chris Coons and John Cornyn introduce the Strengthening Civics Education Act
Coverage
- Senators Coons, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Civics Education (wgmd.com)
- South Jersey students help shape the future of civic education (Cindy)
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