Resolve, To Extend the Reporting Deadline for the Task Force on Citizenship Education

Sec. 1. Task force reestablished. Resolved: That the Task Force on Citizenship Education, established by Resolve 2003, chapter 143, Part B and referred to in this resolve as “the task force,” is reestablished for the purposes set forth in that resolve, and those members serving on the board on December 5, 2005 continue to serve as members; and be it further

Sec. 2. Reporting deadline extension. Resolved: That, no later than December 7, 2006, the task force shall submit its final report, including findings, recommendations and suggested legislation, for presentation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters, the Commissioner of Education and the Chair of the State Board of Education. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters has authority to report out legislation based on the report to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature.

SUMMARY

This resolve is reported out by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs pursuant to Resolve 2003, chapter 143, Part B, section 2. The resolve reestablishes the Task Force on Citizenship Education and extends the deadline for its final report to December 7, 2006. The resolve also provides that the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters may report out a bill to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature to implement the recommendations of the task force.