§ 16-22-2 - Civics education. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-22-2

   § 16-22-2  Civics education. – The general assembly recognizes the importance of a citizenry well educated inthe principles of democracy as enunciated in the constitutions of the state ofRhode Island and the United States. The general assembly directs the board ofregents for elementary and secondary education to develop and adopt a set ofgrade level standards K-12 in civics education no later than August 31, 2007.These standards shall include, but not be limited to, the history of the stateof Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of activelyengaged citizenship, and the principals of democracy. These civic educationstandards shall be used in the public schools of this state beginning inkindergarten and continuing through to and including grade 12. No privateschool or private instruction shall be approved for the purposes of chapter 19of this title unless the course of study shall make provision for instructionsubstantially equivalent to that required by this chapter for public schools.