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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. The bill prevents teachers from being able to discuss the substance of what children engage in during the moment of silence. Finally, the bill provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this section.
AI Summary
This bill requires a one-minute moment of silence at the beginning of each school day in West Virginia. It ensures that students are free to engage in silent activities like meditation or prayer during this time, without any pressure from the teacher or school. The bill also states that the Attorney General's Office will intervene to provide legal defense for this section.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Patricia Rucker (R)*,
Vince Deeds (R),
Mark Maynard (R),
Rollan Roberts (R),
Randy Smith (R),
Jay Taylor (R),
Last Action
To Education (on 02/09/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/09/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb599%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=599 | 02/09/2023 |
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