All students in grade 8 and all high school students (at any point in grades 9–12) must be provided the opportunity to participate in as least one non-partisan, student led civics project. For more information, about the project requirement, see the Civics Projects Quick Reference Guide.
Additional information about data reporting can be found at Civics Project Participation Data: Reporting Updates for School Year 26-27 .
Get ready to explore a new, secure civics data dashboard from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE. Available only to designated school and district staff, the new Civics Project Data Dashboard gives leaders access to their own student-led civics project data for grades 8 and high school and can help you:
Last Updated: September 25, 2026