HB4794

Requiring high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate from high school

Introduced·1/23/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4794 mandates high school students to pass a US Constitution test to graduate.

West Virginia HB4794 requires high school students to pass a test on the US Constitution to graduate. The State Board of Education will create the test, which must be passed with at least 85 percent. Students who fail can retake the test after a week. The test aims to ensure graduating seniors understand the US Constitution. This requirement becomes effective July 1, 2026.

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History

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 23

House

To Education

Jan 23

House

Introduced in House