North Dakota Governor Signs “Civics” Legislation

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he will sign legislation that would require North Dakota high school students to take the same test that immigrants must pass to become a U.S. citizen.

The measure sailed through North Dakota's Senate and House this month.

First lady Betsy Dalrymple has promoted the legislation and co-chaired a committee to make it state law.

The legislation requires students to correctly answer 60 percent of the 100 questions on the U.S. citizenship test to graduate high school or earn a GED diploma starting in the 2016-2017 school year. Students must achieve a 70-percent passing grade in subsequent years.