WV HB4104

Requires all West Virginia public school students to complete at least one semester each of U.S. history, U.S. and state government, and American civics both before 8th grade and before 12th grade graduation

Mandates instruction include comparative analysis of political ideologies (capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism, etc.) using historical examples and first-person accounts, with emphasis on primary sources like the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Federalist Papers

Prohibits public institutions from compelling students or teachers to personally affirm beliefs on controversial public policy issues, while requiring teachers discussing current events to present diverse and competing perspectives with equal deference

Requires instructional materials to be reviewed for accuracy every four years by the Department of Education in consultation with educators, parents, and elected officials, with errors corrected before materials reach students

Beginning in the 2026/2027 school year, high school students must take a civics test based on USCIS citizenship exam questions, with aggregate results (median scores, pass/fail rates) published on a public "Civic Education Scorecard" by school district