Gov. Wolf Planning To Sign Mandated Student Civics Knowledge Test

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf plans to sign a new law requiring Pennsylvania students to take a test of civics knowledge, although they don’t need it to graduate.
Wolf’s office announced his plans hours after the state House on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly for the bill that mandates a locally developed test of U.S. history, government and civics.
The test would be administered to students in grades seven through 12.
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