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WV HB2681

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public school students in grades 8-12 to complete a social studies unit on how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag

  • Students must pass an annual examination on American flag protocols as a prerequisite for high school graduation

  • The requirement takes effect beginning in the 2025-2026 school year

  • Amends existing West Virginia education code that already mandates courses in civics, U.S. history, and Constitution studies

Legislative Description

Require all students to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Public Education

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/5/2025
Education2/20/2025

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