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WV HB4943
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elliott Pritt
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AI Summary
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Requires West Virginia public school students in grades 8-12 to be taught how to properly handle, fold, treat, honor, display, and retire the American flag as part of social studies classes beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
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Mandates students pass an annual examination on American flag protocol as a prerequisite for high school graduation
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Amends §18-2-9 of the West Virginia Code relating to required courses of instruction
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Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Pritt, Crouse, Moore, and Barnhart and referred to the House Committee on Education
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 Education
1/29/2026