N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Civics Instruction in Schools
July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 23, 2021:
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S854) requiring civics instruction at the middle school level. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority of states which does not require civics instruction for middle school students. Under the legislation, the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University will be directed to prepare civics curriculum guide . . .
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S854) requiring civics instruction at the middle school level. Currently, New Jersey is one of a minority of states which does not require civics instruction for middle school students. Under the legislation, the New Jersey Center for Civic Education at Rutgers University will be directed to prepare civics curriculum guide . . .