California Education Code

§ 51471

EDC § 51471 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 4 · Title 2 · Part 28 · Ch. 3 · Art. 7

Statute text

(a)On or before January 1, 2020, the Superintendent shall recommend to the state board criteria for awarding a State Seal of Civic Engagement to pupils who have demonstrated excellence in civics education and participation and have demonstrated an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. In developing criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the Superintendent shall incorporate the Six Proven Practices for Effective Civic Learning, developed by the Education Commission of the States, and any and all other best practices for civic learning and engagement. In developing criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the Superintendent shall also consult with a diverse group of credentialed, current, classroom teachers who teach the subject of history-social science, including government, in secondary schools. The Superintendent shall also consider including criteria based on each of the following:

(1)Successful completion of history, government, and civics courses, including courses that incorporate character education.

(2)Voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 692, Sec. 1. (AB 422) Effective January 1, 2026.