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House 3761 - Petition of F. Jay Barrows and others that the Department of Education be directed to include a course in civics as a requirement for students to graduate from high school.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 06/28/07 S Accompanied S340 -SJ 535

Sponsor:

  • F. Jay Barrows

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Education
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 15 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
  • 06/28/07 S Accompanied S340 -SJ 535

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