Kentucky's social studies standards, adopted December 2022 and implemented beginning 2023-24, integrate civics, economics, geography, and history across K-12 using C3 Framework-aligned inquiry practices. Civics content covers constitutional foundations, government structure at federal/state/local levels, civil rights and liberties, political participation, public policy processes, and Kentucky-specific governance including the state legislature and court system. Standards emphasize civic dispositions — constructive participation, respect for rule of law, and informed engagement — alongside content knowledge. Beginning with students entering 9th grade in the 2025-2026 school year, Kentucky requires completion of at least one of: (a) a half-credit Civic Literacy course, or (b) a civics test drawn from the 100 USCIS naturalization questions. Districts may embed the half-credit within the existing 3 required social studies credits or add it as a separate requirement (KRS 158.141).