HB1160Introduced in the House
Naturalization examination.
Introduced by Matt Commons, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Naturalization examination. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires administration of the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (exam) in grade 8. Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, requires administration of the exam in high school, and requires a student to complete the exam with a score of not less than 70% in order to graduate high school. Allows a student to retake the exam. Allows certain students to obtain an academic waiver for the exam. Makes conforming changes.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
January 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Baird
Authored by Representative Commons
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
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