Civic Education Act, 672

PASSED by the General Assembly on 25 OCT 2024, with 13 Ayes, 6 Nays, and 2 Abstains.

An act to establish education curriculum in morality, responsibilities, government structure and community service.

Article 1: Objectives

1.1 This bill shall be added as a core curriculum for primary and secondary education under Article 7, clause 7.1 of the State Education and Standards Act, 649

1.2 Develop students' awareness of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.

1.3 Instill values of patriotism, respect for national traditions, and understanding of Kodiaker culture.

1.4 Encourage active participation in community and social activities.

Article 2: Curriculums

Section 1: School curriculums

1.1 Students across all grades about the important of courtesy in their speech and mannerism.

1.1.1 Lessons on etiquette will be offered, covering topics like greetings and respectful conversation.

1.1.2 Interactive workshops will be organized, allowing participants to practice social skills in real-life scenarios.

1.1.3 Create a lesson on hygienic table manner such as washing their hands with soap before eating, speaking softly when they have swallowed the food in the mouth, sneezing or coughing into a napkin or handkerchief, respecting the food and efforts made by the cook.

1.2 Students will be taught about morality by providing them with guidelines to follow and encourages the youths to build trust in their social relationships through honesty, loyalty, compassion and cooperation. Encourage awareness of local communities, government structures, and civic engagement. And inspire students to take part in community activities and service projects.

1.3 Promote cultures and traditions through compulsory lessons about famous artists, novelists, writers, national heroes and musicians from Kodiak’s past and present.

1.4 The program aims to enlighten the youths about the detrimental effects of racism, sexism, homophobia and religious belief discrimination. It will also aim to destigmatize mental illnesses, homelessness and ethnic groups's stereotypes.

1.5 The Civic Education Act will also educate our youths about important values such as selflessness, camaraderie, family value, humanity and patriotism. All citizens of the Kodiak Republic must be taught critical thinking skill and responsibility to preserve civic unity.

1.6 Ecosystem preservation, pollutions and climate change are three of the biggest issues that we are currently facing today. For that, every school must educate students about the important of preserving the ecosystem, recycling, promote anti-littering campaign, while educating students about climate change and equipping them with sufficient knowledge to combat climate change denialism.

Section 2: Extra Curricular Activities

2.1 Once a year, every school will organize a field trip to a museum or cultural heritage site to teach students about the place’s significance in Kodiak's history and cultural heritage.

2.2 On July 1st of every year, schools will organize a trip for students to voluntarily participate in remembrance ceremonies and the like to pay tributes to all veterans and tombs of the unknown soldiers.

2.3 Every school will organize a book drive and clothes drive to donate used books and used clothes to the less fortunates.

Article 3: Funding

3.1 The funding for the Civic Education Act is set to ₣8.75 millions per quarter, equating to ₣35 millions per year.

3.2 The funding will be allocated to cover up teacher’s wage, yearly field trips and community service campaigns.