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2017 SESSION
HB 1452 Higher educational institutions; graduation requirements, course in Western civilization, etc.
Introduced by: Jason S. Miyares | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Public institutions of higher education; graduation requirements; course in Western civilization or U.S. history. Requires each student at each public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth to complete a three credit hour course in Western civilization or U.S. history. The bill exempts from such requirement any student who has received a score of 4 or better on an Advanced Placement examination in U.S. history.
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HISTORY
- 12/02/16 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100842D
- 12/02/16 House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/13/17 House: Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
- 01/24/17 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Education