"I have a problem when you come in here talking about fundamental rights, when all you do is take away and attempt to strip away the rights of those who so much depend on us coming here today," Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Jefferson County, told Paschal on the stand, alleging Paschal had brought the bill because of a "personal situation."

First-ever decline in civics scores raises alarms about students' ability become "full participants in American democracy," say Nation's Report Card officials.

"The combined organization will harness the collective power of instruction and research-based insights to support educators in their efforts to drive better outcomes for students," the companies say in a news release.