; ; and (C) in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking history, geography, civics and inserting geography ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking (2)(E) and inserting (2)(F) ; (B) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively; (C) by inserting after clause (ii) the following: (iii) shall conduct biennial State academic assessments of student achievement in civics and history in grades 4, 8, and 12, as described in paragraph (2)(D) ; and (D) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking (2)(D) and inserting (2)(E) . 9. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term civics , when used with respect to an educational program, means a program that addresses the following: (A) Acquisition of civic knowledge, including an understanding of the history, heritage, civic life, and civic institutions of the United States. (B) Acquisition of civic skills, such as the ability to analyze text and determine the reliability of sources and an understanding of the ways in which civic institutions operate and how individuals may be involved in civic life. (C) Acquisition of civic dispositions, values such as appreciation for free speech, civil discourse, and understanding perspectives that differ from one’s own as well as a disposition to be civically engaged. (D) Development of civic behaviors, including civic habits and practices such as voting, serving on juries, engagement in deliberative discussions, volunteering, attending public meetings, and other activities related to civic life. (2) The term eligible entity means— (A) with respect to grant program under section 4, a State; (B) with respect to the grant program under section 5, a qualified nonprofit organization; (C) with respect to the grant program under section 6, an institution of higher education