Civic Engagement Day Off From School

What’s happening? Delaware is considering allowing middle and high school kids a day off from school to engage in civic activity like protesting, a walk out or visiting a site of significant historical or cultural importance. HB 175 (2021 | DE)

Why is this important? Call it what the pundits are woke (which I think was a cool word in 2008) or part of the new economy or secret support for the Greta Thunberg.

How will this be important? Local schools in other states may take similar path, and their states may preempt them.

Route Fifty | A Plan to Excuse Students From School for Protests and Demonstrations