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Naturalization examination.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

IN HB 1160 · House Bill · 2026

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Stage
In committee
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House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Jan 5, 2026

What it does

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires administration of the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (exam) in grade 8. Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, requires administration of the exam in high school, and requires a student to complete the exam with a score of not less than 70% in order to graduate high school. Allows a student to retake the exam. Allows certain students to obtain an academic waiver for the exam. Makes conforming changes.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 5, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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