Bill to require civics test advances

To become an American citizen, immigrants must pass a civics test that asks questions such as, "What is one reason colonists came to America?" and "What does the Constitution do?" A bill that would make the passing of that test a requirement for high school graduation cleared the House Education Committee on a voice vote with some dissent Tuesday.

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