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2024 SESSION
HB 41 Standards of Learning; programs of instruction, civics education on local government.
Introduced by: W. Chad Green | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Standards of Learning; programs of instruction; civics education; instruction on local government. Requires the Board of Education to include in the Standards of Learning for Virginia and United States Government for grade 12 and requires each school board to provide as a part of any Virginia and U.S. Government course or civic education course offered to students in grade 12 instruction on local government, including instruction on the types of localities in the Commonwealth and the structure and functions of local governments in the Commonwealth. The bill also requires the Board to consider in its criteria for awarding a diploma seal for excellence in civics education and understanding of the state and federal constitutions and the democratic model of government the successful completion of government or civics courses that include instruction on the structures and functions of local government.
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- 12/20/23 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101089D
- 12/20/23 House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/19/24 House: Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee
- 01/23/24 House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 by voice vote
- 01/24/24 House: Continued to 2025 in Education by voice vote