Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of effective education in civics and government in elementary and secondary schools throughout the Nation.

Encourages elementary and secondary schools to: (1) promote competent and responsible civic participation in the American political system; and (2) promote current event discussions, participate in simulations of the democratic process, and incorporate education in civics and government into the core curricula of math, science, and language arts.

Encourages states and local governments to develop, implement, and strengthen programs and curricula to teach civics, government, and American history at the elementary and secondary school levels.