Every Student is a Citizen Act

The "Every Student is a Citizen Act" proposes significant amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, aiming to enhance and expand American history and civics education. It establishes a new, direct annual appropriation of $40,000,000 to fund these activities, shifting from a previous model of reserved funds. This dedicated funding is intended to provide robust support for a wider array of educational programs focused on civic understanding and historical knowledge. The bill greatly broadens the scope of eligible activities that can be supported, encompassing a diverse range of engaging experiences. These include: hands-on civic engagement activities such as mock elections and model congresses studies on the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights discussions on how under-represented Americans achieved greater democratic participation service learning and community-service projects travel to historical sites and government seats media literacy programs to critically evaluate information and initiatives promoting respectful debate and civic participation . The overall goal is to foster more informed, engaged, and active citizens.