H.R.849: Civics Learning Act of 2019

The Civics Learning Act would increase funding for evidence-based civics learning and teaching programs by $30 million annually. This bill aims to empower local schools to develop a curriculum tailored to their individual needs that will increase civic knowledge among the electorate. The legislation would ensure funding for elementary, middle, and high school programs in order to create a lasting foundation for civic knowledge. Notably, it would prioritize funding for traditionally underfunded schools.