West Virginia HB4705 mandates a daily moment of silence at the start of each school day.
West Virginia HB4705 introduces a requirement for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill mandates that each public school principal ensure teachers set aside one to two minutes for this purpose. It prohibits teachers from suggesting what students should reflect on during this time. Instead, the bill encourages parents to discuss with their children how they might use this moment. The intent is to provide a quiet reflection period for students in the fast-paced environment of modern society.
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