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WV HB5583
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Bell
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AI Summary
- Creates the West Virginia Seal of Civic Literacy, an official academic distinction awarded to public high school students who demonstrate exceptional mastery of civics
- Students qualify by completing required civics coursework and achieving either 90% or higher on the state civics assessment, a score of 4 or 5 on AP U.S. Government/Politics or AP U.S. History exams, or 90% or higher in a dual credit U.S. History or Government course
- The seal will be affixed to diplomas, transcripts, or other official academic records and may be used on college, scholarship, military, or employment applications
- Implementation will use existing Department of Education resources, with additional costs potentially funded through existing appropriations, nonprofit partnerships, private donations, or grants
- Takes effect July 1 following passage and does not alter existing graduation requirements
Legislative Description
West Virginia Seal of Civic Literacy Act.
Education (K12)
Last Action
To House Education
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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