SB612

Establishing November 7 as Victims of Communism Day

Introduced·1/27/26
Intr Text

Establishes November 7 as Victims of Communism Day in West Virginia, requiring public school observance and instruction.

The bill establishes November 7 as "Victims of Communism Day" in West Virginia, to be observed in public schools and the State Capitol. It mandates that high school students enrolled in the United States Government class receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on the topic, covering various communist regimes and their victims. The State Board of Education must adopt revised social studies standards by April 1, 2026, to include these requirements.

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Jan 27

Senate

To Education

Jan 26

Senate

Filed for introduction