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WV HB4953
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Vance
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AI Summary
- High school students must pass a civics test identical or substantially similar to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam before graduation, starting in the 2026-2027 school year
- Students who fail the naturalization exam may retake it at the beginning of each month during their junior and senior years until they pass
- A mandatory civics class including instruction on the West Virginia Constitution is required in addition to the naturalization exam
- The bill amends existing requirements that previously only required the test be administered as an "indicator of student achievement" without requiring students to pass it
- Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Vance and Brooks and referred to the House Committee on Education
Legislative Description
To require all West Virginia high school students to pass a Civics examination and the United States Naturalization Examination
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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