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HOUSE BILL NO. 1452 Offered January 11, 2017 Prefiled December 2, 2016 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-901.1, relating to public institutions of higher education; graduation requirements; instruction in Western civilization or U.S. history. ---------- Patrons-- Miyares and Peace ---------- Referred to Committee on Education ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 23.1-901.1 as follows:

§ 23.1-901.1. Graduation requirements; course in Western civilization or U.S. history.

A. Each student at each public institution of higher education shall complete a three credit hour course in Western civilization or U.S. history prior to graduation.

B. Any student who has received a score of 4 or better on an Advanced Placement examination in U.S. history is exempt from the requirement set forth in subsection A.